Engyprosopon bellonaense Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1993 Bellona flounder |
photo by
FAO |
Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
Max. size: | 7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 67 - 80 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Chesterfield and Bellona Plateaus and the Fairway Ridge, west of New Caledonia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Maximum SL about 7.2 cm (Ref 42535). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits sandy bottoms and feeds on benthic animals. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |