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Azygopus pinnifasciatus Norman, 1926 Banded-fin flounder |
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photo by
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| Family: | Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 120 - 900 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 104-115; Anal soft rays: 84-92. Body moderately deep (38-44% SL). Snout not produced. Mouth oblique. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; ctenoid on both sides, covering all of head, including adjoining portions of eyes. Pelvic fin rays on right side 10-11, left 5-6. Caudal fin rays 14-16 (Ref. 33839). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||