Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 80 m |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southwestern Australia to New South Wales. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 76-86; Anal soft rays: 51-56. Body deep (55-60% SL). Snout extended into a hook-like process projecting downwards in front of small, oblique mouth. Scales ctenoid, very small, rather firmly attached on both sides. Pectoral fin rays on right side 11-13, left 9-12. Pelvic fin rays on right side 7, left 4. Caudal fin rays 14 (Ref. 33839). |
Occurs in sandy regions of bays and offshore areas. Flesh of very high quality but individuals taken are not often sufficiently large to make preparation worthwhile (Ref. 33839). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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