|
Rhombosolea leporina Günther, 1862 Yellowbelly flounder |
|
|
photo by
SeaFIC |
| Family: | Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 32 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 600.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: around New Zealand only. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters down to about 50 m (Ref. 9258). Juveniles gather in sheltered inshore waters, such as estuarine areas, shallow mudflats and sandflats, where they remain for up to two years (Ref. 9072). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||