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Arnoglossus capensis Boulenger, 1898 Cape scaldfish |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania round the Cape to Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 96-103; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 73-82. Small indistinct dark spots and markings on median fins, eyed side of body, head and pelvic fins (Ref. 4417). | |||
| Biology: | Found on mud (Ref. 2683), sand and shell bottoms (Ref. 27121). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 April 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||