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Pseudorhombus argus Weber, 1913 Peacock flounder |
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photo by
CSIRO |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 13 - 78 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Indo-Australian Archipelago. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 51-55. Body brownish, 2 double or tripe ocelli above and below lateral line and 1 on posterior third of straight section of lateral line. Many dark spots and rings scattered on body and median fins. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 12-13 rays. Pelvic fins short based, subequal and sub symmetrical in position, posterior 3-4 rays branched. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9774). Feeds on small benthic animals (Ref. 9774). Caught mainly with bottom prawn trawls (Ref. 9774). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||