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Pseudorhombus megalops Fowler, 1934 |
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photo by
Olson-Ringby, M. |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 270 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 50-53. Color of preserved specimens tan to dark grey on the ocular side; tan or whitish on the blind side. Pectoral fin rays 11-13 on ocular side; 11-12 on blind side. Pelvic fin of ocular side with black spot and shorter than that on the blind side. Gill rakers elongate and pointed. 1st interhemal spine stout. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits mud and sand bottoms (Ref. 9774). Feeds on crustaceans and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9774). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||