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Marleyella bicolorata (von Bonde, 1922) Comb flounder |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Poecilopsettidae (Bigeye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 406 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa to India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 55-60; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-49. Eyed side dark brown, with black spots and blotches forming vague crossbars; dark bar on at caudal fin base; blind side dark brown; round black spots on head (Ref. 6270). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||