Microchirus theophila (Risso, 1810) Bastard sole |
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FAO |
Family: | Soleidae (Soles) | |||
Max. size: | 46 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 380 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: Mauritania and Canary Islands (Santa Cruz and Tenerife); extending into the northeast Atlantic from Portugal and southwest of Great Britain. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs on sand or muddy sand bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |