| Family: |
Oncopteridae (Remo flounders) |
| Max. size: |
30.35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 80 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Santa Catarina, Brazil to Golfo de Sán Matías, Argentina. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-67; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 41-46. Pectoral fin with 12 soft rays on ocular side, 11 on blind side. Strong spine anterior to anal fin, prominent in young specimens. Lateral line with a distinct curve above pectoral fin and with several transverse accessory branches. Pale brownish, covered with many small white spots; some larger white spots at upper and lower edges of body (Ref. 27363). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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