Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine, amphidromous |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and Persian Gulf to Malaysia and Thailand, north to China, south to Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits shallow coastal waters, on sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 30573). Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates. Sold fresh in markets. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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