| Family: |
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) |
| Max. size: |
26.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 175.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 260 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal, South Africa and southwest India, but probably more widely distributed. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 52-55. Eyed side with about 5 longitudinal rows of dark rings; median fins with a row of small dark spots; dark spot near margin of pelvic fin (eyed side). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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