Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater
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Cynoglossus kopsii inhabits muddy and sandy substrata in coastal waters and on the inner continental shelf.
Cynoglossus kopsii inhabits muddy and sandy substrates in coastal waters and on the inner continental shelf.
Its reticulated markings and the fact that the sole partially buries itself in sandy or muddy bottoms contribute to its protection against hungry predators.
The actual size of the flatfish is unclear, FishBase gives a maximum size of 60cm, while Fishes of Taiwan gives a maximum length of 17.7cm.
The "Review of the flatfishes of Vietnam in the collection of Zoological Institute, Saint Petersburg" gives a size range of 5.8 - 13.5cm on page 403.
We have asked FishBase to verify the data.
Arelia kopsii (Bleeker, 1851)
Cynoglossus brachycephalus Bleeker, 1870
Cynoglossus kopsi (Bleeker, 1851)
Cynoglossus kopsi diagramma Chabanaud, 1951
Cynoglossus kopsi digramma Chabanaud, 1951
Cynoglossus praecisus Alcock, 1890
Cynoglossus versicolor Alcock, 1890
Plagusia kopsii Bleeker, 1851
Trulla versicolor (Alcock, 1890)
Cynoglossus kopsii inhabits muddy and sandy substrates in coastal waters and on the inner continental shelf.
Its reticulated markings and the fact that the sole partially buries itself in sandy or muddy bottoms contribute to its protection against hungry predators.
The actual size of the flatfish is unclear, FishBase gives a maximum size of 60cm, while Fishes of Taiwan gives a maximum length of 17.7cm.
The "Review of the flatfishes of Vietnam in the collection of Zoological Institute, Saint Petersburg" gives a size range of 5.8 - 13.5cm on page 403.
We have asked FishBase to verify the data.
Arelia kopsii (Bleeker, 1851)
Cynoglossus brachycephalus Bleeker, 1870
Cynoglossus kopsi (Bleeker, 1851)
Cynoglossus kopsi diagramma Chabanaud, 1951
Cynoglossus kopsi digramma Chabanaud, 1951
Cynoglossus praecisus Alcock, 1890
Cynoglossus versicolor Alcock, 1890
Plagusia kopsii Bleeker, 1851
Trulla versicolor (Alcock, 1890)
