Bothus mellissi Norman, 1931
St. Helena flounder
Bothus mellissi
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Max. size:  22.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known only from St. Helena and Ascension Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits mud, sand, gravel and shell bottoms. Marketed fresh and dried salted.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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