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Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Etymology: Arnoglossus: Greek, aros, -oy = lamb + Greek, glossa = tongue (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Fowler.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 267 - 292 m (Ref. 9824). Deep-water
Western Central Pacific: known only from the east coast of Luzon, Philippines.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 18.3 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9824)
Dorsal soft rays (total): 108 - 113; Anal soft rays: 84 - 89. Distal end of pectoral fin on eyed side not blackish. Males without anterior dorsal-fin rays elongate (Ref 42535).
Body shape (shape guide): short and / or deep.
Feeds on bottom-living animals.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Hensley, D.A. and K. Amaoka, 2001. Bothidae. Lefteye flounders. p. 3799-3841. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 6. Bony fishes part 4 (Labridae to Latimeriidae), estuarine crocodiles. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9824)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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