Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
Max. size: |
24.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 410 - 590 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: known from three seamounts on the Sala y Gomez Ridge, between Chile and Easter Island. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 111-118; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 71-81; Vertebrae: 52-56. About one-fourth to one-third of lower jaw length projecting anterior to upper jaw symphysis; upper jaw length 0.98-1.18 in HL, lower jaw length 0.67-0.83; pectoral fins asymmetrical, fin on ocular side slightly longer than on blind side (Ref. 10737). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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