| Family: |
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: east Indian Ocean, throughout the Indo-Australian Archipelago to the South China Sea (Ref. 9774); recorded from the Philippines and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-75; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 56-59. Body pale brownish, with small ocelli at junction between curved and straight portions of lateral line and another one near middle of straight section. Upper profile of head without a distinct notch or with slight notch in front of upper eye. Origin of dorsal fin slightly in front of anterior margin of upper and just above posterior nostril on blind side. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 12-13 soft rays (Ref 9774). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow waters, on mud and sand bottoms of continental shelves (Ref. 9774). Feeds on small benthic animals (Ref. 9774). Marketed mostly fresh (Ref. 9774). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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