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Pelotretis flavilatus Waite, 1911 Southern lemon sole |
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SeaFIC |
| Family: | Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 22 - 385 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: restricted to New Zealand (Ref. 9258). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow waters, generally at depth of less than 50 m. Found to depth of 385 m (Ref. 27073). Juveniles gather in sheltered inshore waters, such as estuarine areas, shallow mudflats and sandflats, where they remain for up to two years (Ref. 9072). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||