Samariscus xenicus Ochiai & Amaoka, 1962

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: known only from Kochi, Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 62-70; Anal soft rays: 46-53; Vertebrae: 35-36
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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