Dexillus muelleri (Steindachner, 1879) Tufted sole |
photo by
Dowling, C. |
Family: | Soleidae (Soles) | |||
Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Sri Lanka to Samoa and Tonga, north to the Philippines, south to northern Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Found over sand bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |