Samariscus longimanus Norman, 1927
Longfinned flounder
photo by FAO

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 185 - 333 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (Ref. 33837), and the Philippines (Ref. 9494).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 66-71; Anal soft rays: 50-54; Vertebrae: 38-39
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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