Samariscus desoutterae Quéro, Hensley & Maugé, 1989

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  7.95 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 310 - 350 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: off Madagascar.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 78-80; Anal soft rays: 61-63; Vertebrae: 40-41
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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