Aseraggodes lenisquamis
peppered sole
Same Genus
Distribution
Localised, Temperate Australasia
Description
Until recently, this species was considered the same as the southern sole, but differs in colour pattern and generally has fewer scales on the lateral line and more rays in the dorsal fin. The species is moderately common on coarse sand in the deeper New South Wales estuaries and coastal bays.
Information
Max Size: 10 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 16.2-24.6°C
Depth: 2-10m
Habitat Generalization Index: N/A
Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.
Conservation and Rarity
IUCN Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Rare (0.8% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Solitary (1 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney