White-margined flathead (Sorsogona humerosa)

Scientific name: Sorsogona humerosa Knapp & Heemstra, 2011

The White-margined flathead (Sorsogona humerosa) is a marine fish of the family Platycephalidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Mozambique.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished by the following characters: l2 soft dorsal- and anal-fin rays; pelvic fins with several dark blotches; anterior lateral line scales with a small spine; 10-11 gill rakers on first arch; circa 8 horizontal scale rows above lateral line; lower lip without papillae; 2 vertical dark bands on caudal fin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sorsogona humerosa
Family
Platycephalidae (Flatheads)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.5
Depth range
59–61 m (194–200 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 59 - 61 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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