Family: |
Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) |
Max. size: |
43 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 22 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits shallow waters, generally at depth of less than 50 m, and to around 100 m (Ref. 9258). to . 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: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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