Tosarhombus neocaledonicus Amaoka & Rivaton, 1991
photo by FAO

Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Max. size:  18.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 169 - 325 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Chesterfield Plateau, the Nova Bank and the Capel Bank, west of New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:  Usually 5 or 6 white blotches along head margin in mature specimens. Maximum SL about 18.3 cm (Ref 42535).
Biology:  Feeds on small benthic animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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