Tarphops oligolepis (Bleeker, 1858)
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  6.48 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 63-67; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 48-52; Vertebrae: 33-35. Soft ray count of pectoral fin refers to that on ocular side.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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