| Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
| 25 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years |
|
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m |
| Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Angola. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-93; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 74-82. Very thin body. None of the dorsal finrays are prolonged (Ref. 4704). Lateral line with a marked curve over the pectoral fin. Behind the pelvic fins two backward curved thorns. Body slender, translucent and shaped like a sole (Ref. 35388). |
| Live on mixed or muddy bottoms. Feed on small fishes and invertebrates (Ref. 4704). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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