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Psettodes erumei, Indian Halibut

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Relation http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/14425/
https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T166996A1161449.en
https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T166996A1161449.en
 
Title Psettodes erumei, Indian Halibut
 
Creator Munroe, T A
Weerts, S P
Nair, Rekha J
 
Subject Conservation
 
Description This relatively large flatfish is widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific. It is moderately- to heavilyexploited
throughout the majority of its range, often indirectly through multi-species demersal trawl
fisheries and gill-netting. Current population data are extremely limited. For example, landings data are
not reported for this species in different parts of its geographic range where it is fished. Globally,
reported landings have increased steadily since the mid-1970s. Regionally, declines or disappearances of
this species have been reported (e.g., in the Gulf of Thailand and Persian Gulf). In India, reported
landings have increased recently, following a period of decline and stability; however, recent increases
have been in conjunction with increasing fishing effort, rendering it difficult to interpret any changes in
population. At this time, quantitative data required to determine population trends are not available
and therefore this species is listed as Data Deficient. However, this species has various characteristics
that increase its susceptibility to population declines resulting from high fishing pressure, including large
size and late maturity. Research is urgently needed to determine the population status of this species in
the face of likely continued increases in fishing pressure. Furthermore, given the presumed susceptibility
of this species to declines as a result of heavy fishing pressure, monitoring and evaluation that would
lead to fisheries management are recommended.
 
Date 2020
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Identifier Munroe, T A and Weerts, S P and Nair, Rekha J (2020) Psettodes erumei, Indian Halibut. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020. ISSN 2307-8235 (online)