Natal flounders (Pseudorhombus natalensis)

Scientific name: Pseudorhombus natalensis Gilchrist, 1904

Natal flounders (Pseudorhombus natalensis)

The Natal flounders (Pseudorhombus natalensis) is a marine fish of the family Paralichthyidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, known only from Natal, South Africa and southwest India, but probably more widely distributed.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68-72; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 52 - 55. Eyed side with about 5 longitudinal rows of dark rings; median fins with a row of small dark spots; dark spot near margin of pelvic fin (eyed side).

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudorhombus natalensis
Family
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Depth range
60–260 m (197–853 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 260 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal, South Africa and southwest India, but probably more widely distributed.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
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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