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Nematops microstoma Günther, 1880 Smallmouth righteye flounder |
| Family: | Poecilopsettidae (Bigeye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: known only from Nares Harbor, Admiralty Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body depth about 2.3 times in SL. Pectoral fin on eyed side shorter than head. Caudal-fin rays 22 (Ref 12933). | |||
| Biology: | Known from a depth of 304 m. Feeds on small benthic animals. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||