| Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 70 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: including East Africa and Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 105-114; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 85-93. Mouth very small and asymmetrical, its length much shorter than eye diameter. Dentition developed only on blind side of jaws. Head small, 1/6 to 1/7 of SL. First 2 dorsal fin rays detached from others. Body with small spots. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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