| Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Walvis Bay, Namibia to the Kei River, South Africa. Occurrence north of the Kei River needs verification. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 95-102; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 64-75. Pale greyish brown, with dark specks; 3 vague dark spots along lateral line (Ref. 3200). |
| Biology: |
Juveniles are abundant in sandy estuaries. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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