Plagiopsetta stigmosa Mihara & Amaoka, 2004

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  16.77 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 280 - 330 m
Distribution:  Nova Bank, Chesterfield Plateau, Argo Bank and Capel Bank.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 71-78; Anal soft rays: 55-62; Vertebrae: 39-40. This species is distinguished by having the following set of characters: lateral line present on both sides, scales in lateral line 70-86; pectoral fin with jet-black blotch near posterior margin of third to fifth rays; caudal vertebrae 29-30 (Ref. 83388).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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