Speckled-tail flounder (Engyophrys sanctilaurentii)

Scientific name: Engyophrys sanctilaurentii Jordan & Bollman, 1890

Speckled-tail flounder (Engyophrys sanctilaurentii)

The Speckled-tail flounder (Engyophrys sanctilaurentii) is a marine fish of the family Bothidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Mexico to Peru.

Biology

Found on mud, sand, or rubble bottoms. Utilized as fishmeal.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Engyophrys sanctilaurentii
Family
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Depth range
46–232 m (151–761 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 46 - 232 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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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