| Family: |
Samaridae (Crested flounders) |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 6 - 85 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Kosi Bay, South Africa (Ref. 11228) and Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar. Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). |
| Diagnosis: |
Only about the first 8 dorsal-fin rays elongate, the longest about 2.5 times head length (Ref 12933). |
| Biology: |
Feeds on small benthic animals. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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