Poecilopsetta zanzibarensis Norman, 1939

Family:  Poecilopsettidae (Bigeye flounders)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 183 - 457 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Saya de Malha Bank.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-64; Anal soft rays: 50-54. Body with without bands nor spots; no black spot on the end of pectoral fin of ocular side. Pectoral fin rays 10-11. Head length, 2.2-2.4 times the fin length (Ref. 41434).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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