Brachirus annularis Fowler, 1934
Annular sole
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 271 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: northwestern Australia and Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 70-70; Anal soft rays: 57-57; Vertebrae: 43. Elongated sole with distinct, dark brown annular patches on ocular side of the body. Body depth more than 2.5 SL. Pectoral fins small, with unbranched rays. Divergent groove scales below lateral line 4-7. All fins brownish, black on tips (Ref. 37451).
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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