| Family: |
Samaridae (Crested flounders) |
| Max. size: |
5.32 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 44 - 88 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Caledonia, Bellona Plateau, Fairway Ridge and Chesterfield Plateau. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-72; Anal soft rays: 46-54. This species is characterized by the following: caudal peduncle with 2-5 spines along both dorsal and ventral margins; caudal fin rays bifurcated except upper- and lowermost 2 simple rays; comparatively deep body, depth 2.41-2.78 in SL (Ref. 83388). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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