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Citharoides macrolepidotus Hubbs, 1915 Branched ray flounder |
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photo by
Shiina, M. |
| Family: | Citharidae (Citharids) | |||
| Max. size: | 29 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 121 - 271 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines, Japan (Sagami Bay and Kasumi) and the Korean Peninsula. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 64-68; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 44-48; Vertebrae: 32-32. Eyes on left side of body. Conspicuous spot at bases of last rays of dorsal and anal fins. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 559). | |||
| Biology: | Rare. Minimum depth at 121 m and feeds on bottom-living animals (Ref. 9797). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||