Samariscus japonicus
Samariscus japonicus Kamohara, 1936
Samariscus japonicus
photo by Park, J.-H.


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Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 62-73; Anal soft rays: 47-57; Vertebrae: 39-39
Biology:  Occurs in sandy mud bottoms (Ref. 11230).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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