| Family: |
Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) |
| Max. size: |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 600.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: around New Zealand only. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters down to about 50 m (Ref. 9258). Juveniles gather in sheltered inshore waters, such as estuarine areas, shallow mudflats and sandflats, where they remain for up to two years (Ref. 9072). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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