| Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
| Max. size: |
15.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 121 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755) and the Mangaréva and Gambier Islands (Ref. 9281). Eastern Pacific: Bahía Magdalena (Baja California Sur, Mexico) and the Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 9281). |
| Diagnosis: |
Body flat and strongly compressed; eyes on the left side of the head; lateral line on the eyes side with a pronounced arch over the pectoral fin but not extending under the lower eye; urinary papilla present on the eyed side; anterior profile of head only slightly notched; eyed side dark brown to olive green, without any conspicuous spots (Ref. 55763). |
| Biology: |
Found on soft bottoms (Ref. 9281). Utilized fresh (Ref. 9281). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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