| Family: |
Samaridae (Crested flounders) |
| Max. size: |
4.39 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 350 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 82-82; Anal soft rays: 66-66; Vertebrae: 44-44. This species is characterized by the following: presence of lateral line only on the ocular side; uniformly dark pectoral fin; body depth 2.91 in SL; caudal peduncle depth 2.22 in head length (HL); ocular side pelvic fin length 2.48 in HL; 82 dorsal fin rays; 66 anal fin rays; 97 scales in lateral line; 10 + 34 vertebrae (Ref. 83388). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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