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Smooth flounder (Citharichthys stampflii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Citharichthys stampflii

Common Name
Smooth flounder

Biology
Occurs in coastal waters and estuaries. Enters freshwater (Ref. 2683). Feeds on fish, shrimps and crabs (Ref. 28587).

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1894
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes)
Family
Large-tooth flounders (Paralichthyidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola. Reported from Mauritania (Ref. 55783).
Range
16°N - 17°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
50 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m (Ref. 2683)
Trophic Level
3.87 s.e. 0.67 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
16.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated