| Family: |
Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: south coast of Australia; New Zealand (Ref. 5755). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 56-69; Anal soft rays: 40-50. Body deep (47-60% SL). Snout slightly extended into fleshy process projecting more or less in front of oblique mouth. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; cycloid on both sides, covering head except well anteriorly. Caudal fin rays 14 -17 (Ref. 33839). |
| Biology: |
Common on silty sand substrates from estuaries and inshore waters down to 100 m depth. Juveniles occasionally entering rivers. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.
