| Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
| Max. size: |
6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: the only known specimens were collected off Amatikulu River, Natal, South Africa. Record from Delagoa Bay unconfirmed. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-87; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 62-65. Brownish with small dark spots on median fins; pectorals of eyed side with dark crossbar (Ref. 4417). Pectorals with 11-13 rays on eyed side, 8-10 rays on blind side (Ref. 4417). |
| Biology: |
Found on mud bottoms; probably a small species. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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