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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Duskybanded sole

Zebrias penescalaris Gomon, 1987
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
35–60 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Duskybanded sole (Zebrias penescalaris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 35 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Zebrias penescalaris
Authority
Gomon, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
35–60 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 70 - 80; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 60 - 67. Remarks: Pectoral and pelvic fins very small.: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Duskybanded sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Duskybanded sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Duskybanded sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 60 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
15cm
Dorsal Rays
75
Anal Rays
64

🌡️ 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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gomon, 1987

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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