Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 124 - 230 m |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from 3 specimens from off Durban, South Africa and Kenya. Generic placement questionable, but possibly closely related to Tosarhombus octoculatus from Japan. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-89; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 59-68. Eyed side brownish, pectoral fin with 10-12 rays; pectoral on blind side with 9-10 rays (Ref. 4417). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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