| Family: |
Samaridae (Crested flounders) |
| Max. size: |
16.77 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 280 - 330 m |
| Distribution: |
Nova Bank, Chesterfield Plateau, Argo Bank and Capel Bank. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 71-78; Anal soft rays: 55-62; Vertebrae: 39-40. This species is distinguished by having the following set of characters: lateral line present on both sides, scales in lateral line 70-86; pectoral fin with jet-black blotch near posterior margin of third to fifth rays; caudal vertebrae 29-30 (Ref. 83388). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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