Family: |
Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) |
Max. size: |
22.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: known only from St. Helena and Ascension Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits mud, sand, gravel and shell bottoms. Marketed fresh and dried salted. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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