Paralichthys brasiliensis (Ranzani, 1842)
Brazilian flounder
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Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes (gen., sp.) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) > Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Etymology: Paralichthys: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, ichthys = fish + Greek, suffix, oides = similar to (Ref. 45335).
Etymology: Paralichthys: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, ichthys = fish + Greek, suffix, oides = similar to (Ref. 45335).
Environment / Climate / Range Ecology
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 40 m (Ref. 26375). Subtropical; 12°S - 54°S
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26375); common length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6077); max. published weight: 12.0 kg (Ref. 26375)
Max length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26375); common length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6077); max. published weight: 12.0 kg (Ref. 26375)
Short description Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal
spines
(total): 0;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 68-86;
Anal
spines: 0;
Anal
soft rays: 52 - 67. Pectoral fins small, about two times head on ocular side, 2.7-3.0 time head on blind side. Pelvic fins about equal in size and shape on both sides. Caudal fin double truncate (Ref. 27363).
Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions | Faunafri
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. Does not occur in Argentina nor in Uruguay (Ref. 43588).
Inhabits coastal areas, in bays and estuaries (Ref. 36453). Found over sandy or muddy substrate. Apparently, reproduction occurs during summer in small groups of 3-15 individuals. Adults are solitary. This species is very much appreciated for its taste and high commercial value.
Main reference
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Cervigón, F. and W. Fischer, 1979. INFOPESCA. Catálogo de especies marinas de interes economico actual o potencial para América Latina. Parte 1. Atlántico centro y suroccidental. FAO/UNDP, SIC/79/1. 372 p. FAO, Rome.
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 90363)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
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Estimates of some properties based on empirical models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805): PD50 = 0.5000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00685 (-0.12366 - 0.13736), b=3.13 (3.05 - 3.20), based on LWR estimates for species & genus-BS (Ref. 93245).
Trophic Level (Ref. 69278): 4.4 ±0.7 se; Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience (Ref. 69278): Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Vulnerability (Ref. 59153): Moderate to high vulnerability (54 of 100) .