Bothus pantherinus (Rüppell, 1830)

Leopard flounder

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Bothidae
Synonyms	Rhombus pantherinus, Platophrys pantherinus, Rhomboidichthys pantherinus, ... more
Common names	Rombou léopard, Lenguado leopardo, Panther flounder, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Hensley, D.A. 1986. (Ref. 4417)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 39.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); common length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3322)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 150 m (Ref. 9824)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 35°S, 26°E - 138°W

Indo-Pacific: throughout the Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf to Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Society islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island. Record from the eastern Mediterranean incorrect (Ref. 9824).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 84 - 97; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 61 - 73. Eyed side with dark spots, blotches and rings on body and median fins; 1 distinct dark blotch on middle of straight section of lateral line; narrow dark crossbars on eyed side of pectorals (Ref. 4417). Pectoral rays 9-12 (eyed side) and 9-11 (blind side).

Inhabits sandy or silty sand, and muddy bottoms of inner reef flats and seaward reefs; juveniles frequently found in tide pools (Ref. 9824, 48637). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 5213). Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 4537) and processed into fish meal (Ref. 9824).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

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 (42 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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