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Engyprosopon natalense Regan, 1920 Natal flounder |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: the only known specimens were collected off Amatikulu River, Natal, South Africa. Record from Delagoa Bay unconfirmed. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-87; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 62-65. Brownish with small dark spots on median fins; pectorals of eyed side with dark crossbar (Ref. 4417). Pectorals with 11-13 rays on eyed side, 8-10 rays on blind side (Ref. 4417). | |||
| Biology: | Found on mud bottoms; probably a small species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||