| Family: |
Citharidae (Citharids) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 182 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only Kenya to Natal, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-50. Eyed side buff in color with dark spots or blotches on body and dorsal and anal fins; 2 black spots on peduncle at base of last dorsal and anal rays (Ref. 5321). |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters, over sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 5213). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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