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Bothus mellissi Norman, 1931 St. Helena flounder |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 22.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: known only from St. Helena and Ascension Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits mud, sand, gravel and shell bottoms. Marketed fresh and dried salted. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||