Asterorhombus intermedius (Bleeker, 1865)

Intermediate flounder

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Bothidae
Synonyms	Platophrys intermedius, Arnoglossus intermedius, Engyprosopon intermedius, ... more
Common names	Large-scale flounder, 中间羊舌鲆, Sebelah, ... more

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Main reference

Hensley, D.A. and K. Amaoka. 2001. (Ref. 9824)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Amaoka, Kunio | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 96 m (Ref. 9824)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 16°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Tonga, north to southern Japan, south to the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 77 - 84; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 55 - 62. Distinguished from all other Micronesian genera by having a nearly continuous bony ridge extending from the anterior margin of the lower eye to the posterior margin of the upper eye, and a narrow interorbital space, always greater than the greatest eye diameter.

Inhabits sand and mud bottoms. Active during the day (Ref. 48637). Feeds on bottom-living animals. Also caught by divers.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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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 vulnerability (37 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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