Ammotretis macrolepis McCulloch, 1914

Family:  Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 80 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: east coast of Flinders Island, Bass Strait, to the eastern reaches of the Great Australian Bight (Australia).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-90; Anal soft rays: 51-59. Body deep (46-57% SL). Snout extended into a hook-like process projecting downwards in front of small, oblique mouth. Scales ctenoid, very small, rather firmly attached on both sides. Pelvic fin rays on right side 12, left 5. Caudal fin rays 14 (Ref. 33839).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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