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Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Etymology: multiradiatus: Name from Latin 'multus' for numerous and 'radius' for rays, referring to the many dorsal and anal fin rays.
(meaning numerous) and radius (rays).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 296 - 430 m (Ref. 74925). Deep-water
Western Pacific: New Caledonia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 6.1 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 74925)
Short description
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 85 - 91; Anal soft rays: 67 - 72; Vertebrae: 34 - 35. This species is distinguished by having the following set of character states: dorsal fin rays 85-91; anal fin rays 67-72; pectoral fin rays 5, vertebra, 9 abdominal and 34-35 caudal (Ref. 74925).
Body shape (shape guide): short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Kawai, T., K. Amaoka and B. Séret, 2008. Samariscus multiradiatus, a new dextral flounder (P;euronectiformes: Samaridae) from New Caledonia. Ichthyol. Res. 55:17-21. (Ref. 74925)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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