New Zealand sole (Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae)

Scientific name: Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae G?nther, 1862

New Zealand sole (Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae)

The New Zealand sole (Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae) is a marine fish of the family Pleuronectidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, New Zealand.

Biology

Inhabits shallow waters, generally at depth of less than 50 m. Juveniles gather in sheltered inshore waters, such as estuarine areas, shallow mudflats and sandflats, where they remain for up to two years.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae
Family
Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Common length
35.0
Depth range
27–49 m (89–161 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 27 - 49 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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