Samariscus inornatus (Lloyd, 1909)
Samariscus inornatus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 238 - 260 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea to Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 61-67; Anal soft rays: 48-50; Vertebrae: 37-37
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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