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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Fringed sole

Trinectes fimbriatus Günther, 1862
Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
2–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Fringed sole (Trinectes fimbriatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Achiridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trinectes fimbriatus
Authority
Günther, 1862
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.5 cm
Depth Range
2–40 m
Latitude
5°S – 14°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fringed sole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fringed sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Fringed sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Fringed sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 40 m . Tropical; 14°N - 5°S Central Pacific: El Salvador to Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01585 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
14°N – 5°S
Described By
Günther, 1862

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Solea fimbriata Günther 1862 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .

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