Khaki flounder (Laeops natalensis)

Scientific name: Laeops natalensis Norman, 1931

Khaki flounder (Laeops natalensis)

The Khaki flounder (Laeops natalensis) is a marine fish of the family Bothidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, known only from Natal, South Africa.

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. Pectoral fin on eyed side with 14-15 rays, on blind side with 14 rays.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Laeops natalensis
Family
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.0
Depth range
330–420 m (1083–1378 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 330 - 420 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal, South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)

Sources

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

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