Khaki flounder (Laeops natalensis) fish species and information / pictures of Khaki flounder - Laeops natalensis

Khaki flounder (Laeops natalensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Laeops natalensis

Common Name
Khaki flounder

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 98; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 76 - 77. Yellowish brown in color; distal portion of median fins dusky (Ref. 4417). Pectoral fin on eyed side with 14-15 rays, on blind side with 14 rays (Ref. 4417).

Classification

Classified By
Norman, 1931
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes)
Family
Lefteye flounders (Bothidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal, South Africa.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
330 m
Depth To - meters
420 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 330 - 420 m (Ref. 4417)
Trophic Level
3.48 s.e. 0.38 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
14.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5002 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (25 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated