Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
Max. size: |
6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7.1 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: estuarine zone of the Mekong, including the high estuarine tidal zone considerably upstream from the coastal province of Bac Lieu, Viet Nam. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in estuarine areas, including the high estuarine tidal zone. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Sold fresh, often in mixed catches in the Mekong delta (Ref. 12693). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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