Ammotretis elongatus McCulloch, 1914

Elongate flounder

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Pleuronectidae \| Rhombosoleinae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	长体前鲽, 長體前鰈, ... more

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Main reference

May, J.L. and J.G.H. Maxwell. 1986. (Ref. 9563)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 22.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9563)

Environment

Demersal; marine

Climate / Range

Temperate

Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to South Australia and Tasmania.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 74 - 75; Anal soft rays: 50 - 51. Body moderately deep (40-43% SL). Snout extended into a hook-like process projecting downwards in front of small, oblique mouth. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; ctenoid or cycloid on ocular side, mostly ctenoid on blind side. Pelvic fin rays on right side 12-14, left 3-4. Caudal fin rays 14 (Ref. 33839).

Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9563).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

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