Ammotretis rostratus Günther, 1862
Longsnout flounder
Ammotretis rostratus
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 80 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southwestern Australia to New South Wales.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 76-86; Anal soft rays: 51-56. Body deep (55-60% SL). Snout extended into a hook-like process projecting downwards in front of small, oblique mouth. Scales ctenoid, very small, rather firmly attached on both sides. Pectoral fin rays on right side 11-13, left 9-12. Pelvic fin rays on right side 7, left 4. Caudal fin rays 14 (Ref. 33839).
Biology:  Occurs in sandy regions of bays and offshore areas. Flesh of very high quality but individuals taken are not often sufficiently large to make preparation worthwhile (Ref. 33839).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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