| Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) |
| 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 22 - 385 m |
| Southwest Pacific: restricted to New Zealand (Ref. 9258). |
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| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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