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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sash flounder

Trichopsetta ventralis Goode & Bean, 1885
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
30–110 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sash flounder (Trichopsetta ventralis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 110 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trichopsetta ventralis
Authority
Goode & Bean, 1885
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Depth Range
30–110 m
Latitude
30°S – 36°N
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sash flounder is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sash flounder is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 110 m . Tropical; 36°N - 30°S, 98°W - 34°W

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
36°N – 30°S
Described By
Goode & Bean, 1885

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Citharichthys ventralis Goode & Bean 1885 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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