| Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 220 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Natal (South Africa), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Mombasa (Kenya) and northeastern Indian Ocean, as well as Mozambique. Known also from the south coast of Java (Ref. 9824). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 101-108; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 78-83. Dark blotches on dorsal and anal fins; last 3 pelvic rays on eyed side and 1st 3 dorsal rays darkened (Ref. 4417). |
| Biology: |
Feeds on bottom-living animals (Ref. 9824). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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