Synaptura albomaculata Kaup, 1858
Kaup's sole
Synaptura albomaculata
photo by Devarapalli, P.

Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: east coast of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in shallow coastal waters and enters estuaries.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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