Arnoglossus brunneus (Fowler, 1934)
Brown lefteye flounder
photo by Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes

Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Max. size:  18.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 267 - 292 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: known only from the east coast of Luzon, Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-113; Anal soft rays: 84-89. Distal end of pectoral fin on eyed side not blackish. Males without anterior dorsal-fin rays elongate (Ref 42535).
Biology:  Feeds on bottom-living animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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