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Pseudorhombus natalensis Gilchrist, 1904 Natal flounders |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 26.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 175.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 260 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal, South Africa and southwest India, but probably more widely distributed. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 52-55. Eyed side with about 5 longitudinal rows of dark rings; median fins with a row of small dark spots; dark spot near margin of pelvic fin (eyed side). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||