| Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 28 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to the west and east coast of India and Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow sand and mud bottoms in coastal waters. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates, especially small crustaceans. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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