Arabian flounder (Arnoglossus arabicus)

Scientific name: Arnoglossus arabicus Norman, 1939

The Arabian flounder (Arnoglossus arabicus) is a marine fish of the family Bothidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden to southern Oman.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 96-102; Anal soft rays: 75 - 78

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Arnoglossus arabicus
Family
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.5
Depth range
83–220 m (272–722 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 83 - 220 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to southern Oman.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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