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Samariscus leopardus Voronina, 2009 |
| Family: | Samaridae (Crested flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 159 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. High Seas only. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-72; Anal soft rays: 59-59; Vertebrae: 42-42. The species is uniquely characterized by the following: no lateral line on both sides of the body; short ventral fin; total vertebrae 42 (9 trunk and 33 caudal); pectoral fin with 5 rays; spotted coloration (Ref. 84800). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||