Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 146 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 86-93; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 68-74. Brown in color with dark spots arranged in longitudinal rows on eyed side; 2-3 spots on straight section of lateral line (Ref. 4417). Pectorals with 11-12 rays on eyed side, 9-11 rays on blind side (Ref. 4417). |
Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 5213). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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