Tarphops elegans Amaoka, 1969

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) and South Korea (Ref. 77001).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 52-56; Vertebrae: 35-36. Soft ray count of pectoral fin refers to that on ocular side.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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