Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 220 m |
Indo-Pacific: Natal (South Africa), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Mombasa (Kenya) and northeastern Indian Ocean, as well as Mozambique. Known also from the south coast of Java (Ref. 9824). |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 101-108; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 78-83. Dark blotches on dorsal and anal fins; last 3 pelvic rays on eyed side and 1st 3 dorsal rays darkened (Ref. 4417). |
Feeds on bottom-living animals (Ref. 9824). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known from Zanzibar (Ref. 4417). Also Ref. 26165. |
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