Neolaeops microphthalmus (von Bonde, 1922) Crosseyed flounder |
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CSIRO |
Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
Max. size: | 21 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 275 - 400 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southern Japan, Taiwan, Indo-Australian Archipelago and Natal, South Africa (based on one specimen). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-110; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 83-87. Dorsal contour of head with a deep concavity. Snout protruding upward. Mouth rather large, 2.6 to 2.7 times in head length; maxillary extending slightly beyond anterior margin of lower eye. Eyes very small, diameter contained .3 to 4.7 times in head length. | |||
Biology: | Inhabits sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 9824). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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