| Family: |
Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) |
| Max. size: |
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12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: from Bermagui, New South Wales to western side of Spencer Gulf, South Australia and Tasmania. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 69-80; Anal soft rays: 50-59. Body deep (42-51% SL). Snout not distinctly extended. Mouth small, oblique. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; ctenoid on both sides, covering all of head. Pectoral fin rays on right side 8-11, left 7-9. Caudal fin rays 14-16 (Ref. 33839). |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9563). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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