Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
Max. size: |
9.51 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 37 - 63 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 78-84; Anal soft rays: 64-69; Vertebrae: 45-46. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: ocular-side pigmentation pattern with a series of white spots and blotches without accompanying crossbands (the only member of this genus with this feature); a scaleless, well-developed pectoral fin on the ocular side; the ocular-side pectoral fin having the second dorsal-most ray longer than the first fin ray (Ref. 55726). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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