Pseudorhombus argus Weber, 1913
Peacock flounder
Pseudorhombus argus
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


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