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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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