Pseudorhombus natalensis Gilchrist, 1904
Natal flounders
photo by SFSA

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  26.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 175.0 g
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 260 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal, South Africa and southwest India, but probably more widely distributed.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 52-55. Eyed side with about 5 longitudinal rows of dark rings; median fins with a row of small dark spots; dark spot near margin of pelvic fin (eyed side).
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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