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Arnoglossus brunneus (Fowler, 1934) Brown lefteye flounder |
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photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 18.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 267 - 292 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: known only from the east coast of Luzon, Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-113; Anal soft rays: 84-89. Distal end of pectoral fin on eyed side not blackish. Males without anterior dorsal-fin rays elongate (Ref 42535). | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on bottom-living animals. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||