| Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
| Max. size: |
10.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 178 - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 92-99; Anal soft rays: 72-78; Vertebrae: 39-40. This species is distinguished by the following characters: interorbital space narrow and concave; dorsal profile steep and head with a slight notch; first gil arch, the lower limb with 8-9 non-serrate gill rakers; lateral line scales 48-58; upper jaw with biserial teeth; both sexes with small knob on snout tip and on mandibular symphysis (Ref. 114220). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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