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Nematops macrochirus Norman, 1931 Narrow-body righteye flounder |
| Family: | Poecilopsettidae (Bigeye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 218 - 438 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Bali Strait and northern part of New South Wales (Ref. 9792). Record of occurrence from St. Helena Island is considered to be erroneous (Ref. 51668). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body depth 2.6 to 3 times SL. Pectoral fin on eyed side longer than head. Caudal -fin rays 20 (rarely 19) (Ref 12933). | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on small benthic animals. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||