| Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
| Max. size: |
12.46 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 28 - 49 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-81; Anal soft rays: 68-68; Vertebrae: 45-46. This species is distinguished from its congeners in having the following set of characters: vertebrae 45-46; dorsal-fin rays 79-81; anal-fin rays 68; lateral-line scales 85-86; ocular side with 11 complete crossbands that are wider than their respective interspaces, 4 conspicuous white spots with 2 arranged in vertical series; 3 crossbands on the head; 2 elongate ocular-side pectoral-fin rays with the first fin ray noticeably longer than the second; no scales on the ocular-side pectoral-fin base and proximal halves of elongated ocular-side pectoral-fin rays (Ref. 76812). |
| 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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