Family: |
Poecilopsettidae (Bigeye flounders) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 183 - 457 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Saya de Malha Bank. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-64; Anal soft rays: 50-54. Body with without bands nor spots; no black spot on the end of pectoral fin of ocular side. Pectoral fin rays 10-11. Head length, 2.2-2.4 times the fin length (Ref. 41434). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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