Pardachirus morrowi (Chabanaud, 1954)
Persian carpet sole
Pardachirus morrowi
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to Sodwana Bay, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 73-81; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 53-62; Vertebrae: 41-42
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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