Rhombosolea tapirina Günther, 1862

Greenback flounder

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Pleuronectidae \| Rhombosoleinae
Synonyms	Pleuronectes victoriae, Rhombosolea flesoides, Rhombosolea monopus, ... more
Common names	Melbourne flounder, Southern flounder, ... more

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Main reference

Kailola, P.J., M.J. Williams, P.C. Stewart, R.E. Reichelt, A. McNee and C. Grieve. 1993. (Ref. 6390)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9563)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m (Ref. 33839)

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: south coast of Australia; New Zealand (Ref. 5755).
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 56 - 69; Anal soft rays: 40 - 50. Body deep (47-60% SL). Snout slightly extended into fleshy process projecting more or less in front of oblique mouth. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; cycloid on both sides, covering head except well anteriorly. Caudal fin rays 14 -17 (Ref. 33839).

Common on silty sand substrates from estuaries and inshore waters down to 100 m depth. Juveniles occasionally entering rivers.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: experimental


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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)
Moderate to high vulnerability (46 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Froese, Rainer

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