Aseraggodes lenisquamis

Soleidae
Peppered Sole
  • Aseraggodes lenisquamis, Port Stephens, NSW, Photo: Tom Davis
    Aseraggodes lenisquamis, Port Stephens, NSW, Photo: Tom Davis
  • Aseraggodes lenisquamis, Port Stephens, NSW, Photo: Tom Davis
    Aseraggodes lenisquamis, Port Stephens, NSW, Photo: Tom Davis
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: Soft sediment
Rarity
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Widespread (100% 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
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