Banded-eye sole (Soleichthys oculofasciatus)

Scientific name: Soleichthys oculofasciatus Munroe & Menke, 2004

The Banded-eye sole (Soleichthys oculofasciatus) is a marine fish of the family Soleidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Australia.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-81; Anal soft rays: 68; Vertebrae: 45 - 46. This species is distinguished from its congeners in having the following set of characters: vertebrae 45-46; dorsal-fin rays 79-81; anal-fin rays 68; lateral-line scales 85-86; ocular side with 11 complete crossbands that are wider than their respective interspaces, 4 conspicuous white spots with 2 arranged in vertical series; 3 crossbands on the head; 2 elongate ocular-side pectoral-fin rays with the first fin ray noticeably longer than the second; no scales on the ocular-side pectoral-fin base and proximal halves of elongated ocular-side pectoral-fin rays.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Soleichthys oculofasciatus
Family
Soleidae (Soles)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.5
Depth range
28–49 m (92–161 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 28 - 49 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Australia.
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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