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Tosarhombus neocaledonicus Amaoka & Rivaton, 1991 |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 18.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 169 - 325 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Chesterfield Plateau, the Nova Bank and the Capel Bank, west of New Caledonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Usually 5 or 6 white blotches along head margin in mature specimens. Maximum SL about 18.3 cm (Ref 42535). | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on small benthic animals. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||