Oncopterus darwinii Steindachner, 1874
Remo flounder
Oncopterus darwinii
photo by Timm, C.D.

Family:  Oncopteridae (Remo flounders)
Max. size:  30.35 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 80 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Santa Catarina, Brazil to Golfo de Sán Matías, Argentina.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-67; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 41-46. Pectoral fin with 12 soft rays on ocular side, 11 on blind side. Strong spine anterior to anal fin, prominent in young specimens. Lateral line with a distinct curve above pectoral fin and with several transverse accessory branches. Pale brownish, covered with many small white spots; some larger white spots at upper and lower edges of body (Ref. 27363).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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