Witchcraft righteye flounder, also known as witch flounder or Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, is a species of flatfish that belongs to the Pleuronectidae family. It can be found in the Northwestern Atlantic Ocean, primarily in the waters of the North Atlantic from Greenland to Cape Hatteras. This species gets its name from its peculiar appearance and behavior. The witchcraft righteye flounder has a very distinctive body shape, with its eyes located on the right side of its head. As a flatfish, it has a laterally compressed body and lies on its left side on the ocean floor. Its eyes are positioned on the same side as it lies, allowing it to camouflage effectively and blend in with its surroundings.
The Witch Flounder is native to the North Atlantic Ocean, from Norway and Russia to America. It prefers muddy sea floors in deep water. It is a benthic fish because it lives on the bottom of the ocean.
They are found on the bottoms of oceans around the world, with some species, such as the Atlantic halibut, Hippoglossus hippoglossus , being found down to 2,000 m 6,600 ft. They include many important commercially fished species, including not only the various fish called flounders, but also the European plaice, the halibuts, the lemon sole, the common dab, the Pacific Dover sole, and the flukes.
Its eyes are positioned on the same side as it lies, allowing it to camouflage effectively and blend in with its surroundings. Witch flounders are typically brown or dark green in color, which helps them to mimic the sandy or rocky seabed they inhabit. They have a rough, bumpy skin that further aids in their camouflage.
Witch
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus (Witch) is a species of ray-finned fishes in the family righteye flounders. Individuals can grow to 60.0 cm. They have sexual reproduction .
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0019953
- Definition: Capable of creating a new organism by combining the genetic material of two gametes, which may come from two parent organisms or from a single organism, in the case of self-fertilizing hermaphrodites.
EOL has data for 28 attributes, including:
body length
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CMO_0000013
- Definition: A measurement of the longest dimension of a body, typically between two distinct ends of the body.
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345 mm
cellularity
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- Definition: An organismal quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearers consisting cells. [ PATOC:GVG ]
multicellular
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/PATO_0001993
- Definition: A cellularity quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearers consisting of more than one cell. [ PATOC:GVG ]
eats
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geographic distribution includes
- URI:http://eol.org/schema/terms/Present
- Definition: This organism is known to be present in this location or region. Not exclusive; other regions may also be reported.
Western Atlantic
- URI:http://marineregions.org/mrgid/5165
habitat
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/RO_0002303
- Definition: x has habitat y if: x is an organism, y is a habitat, and y can sustain and allow the growth of a population of x
clay
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_00002982
- Definition: A group of hydrous aluminium phyllosilicate (phyllosilicates being a subgroup of silicate minerals) minerals (see clay minerals), that are typically less than 2micrometres in diameter. Clay consists of a variety of phyllosilicate minerals rich in silicon and aluminium oxides and hydroxides which include variable amounts of structural water.
life span
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/PATO_0000050
- Definition: A time quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearer's expected maximum age.
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25 years
reproduction
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0000003
- Definition: The production of new individuals that contain some portion of genetic material inherited from one or more parent organisms
sexual reproduction
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0019953
- Definition: Capable of creating a new organism by combining the genetic material of two gametes, which may come from two parent organisms or from a single organism, in the case of self-fertilizing hermaphrodites.
type specimen repository
- URI:http://eol.org/schema/terms/TypeSpecimenRepository
- Definition: The institution that holds a type specimen for a given species. The recommended best practice is to use the identifier in a collections registry such as the Biodiversity Collections Index (http://www.biodiversitycollectionsindex.org/).
NHMUK
used for
- URI:http://eol.org/schema/terms/Uses
- Definition: The uses of the organism or products derived from the organism.
food
- URI:https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2095
- Definition: any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body
visual system
- URI:http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002104
- Definition: The sensory system subserving the sense of vision.
lens eyes
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- Definition: Relative to pinhole eyes, lens eyes have greatly improved resolution and image brightness. The lens converges incoming rays of light, thereby reducing the angle over which each photoreceptor receives light, and forming an image focused on the retina. Most lens eyes have "accommodation"; they can focus an image either by physically moving the lens toward or away from the retina or by using eye muscles to adjust the shape of the lens.
- Attribution:https://www.britannica.com/science/photoreception/Single-chambered-eyes#ref278819
weight
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- Definition: A physical quality inhering in a bearer that has mass near a gravitational body.
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1375 g
wet body mass
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- Definition: Mass of one individual of this taxon, living or fresh, without desiccation
body length
The body of this species can reach lengths of up to 50 centimeters, and they have a lifespan of around 15 years. One of the most interesting behaviors of witch flounders is their ability to change colors and patterns to match their surroundings. This adaptive camouflage helps them to avoid detection by predators and prey alike. They can also bury themselves partially in the sand or hide under rocks, further enhancing their ability to blend in. In terms of diet, witch flounders are opportunistic feeders. They mainly consume small fish, such as sand lance, herring, and cod, as well as crustaceans and benthic invertebrates. They rely on their well-developed eyesight and ability to lie still on the seabed to ambush their prey. The witchcraft righteye flounder is of commercial importance in the fishing industry. It is caught using bottom trawlers and gillnets, and its flesh is considered to be of good quality. However, due to overfishing and habitat degradation, populations of this species have declined in some areas. Measures are being taken to manage and conserve their populations, including fishing restrictions and habitat protection. In conclusion, the witchcraft righteye flounder is a fascinating species of flatfish that exhibits unique behaviors and adaptations for survival. Its ability to change colors and patterns to match its surroundings is particularly impressive, allowing it to effectively camouflage and hide from predators. While this species is commercially important, it is also facing threats from overfishing and habitat destruction. Conservation efforts are crucial to ensure the long-term survival of this intriguing fish..
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