| Family: |
Samaridae (Crested flounders) |
| Max. size: |
12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 159 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-72; Anal soft rays: 59-59; Vertebrae: 42-42. The species is uniquely characterized by the following: no lateral line on both sides of the body; short ventral fin; total vertebrae 42 (9 trunk and 33 caudal); pectoral fin with 5 rays; spotted coloration (Ref. 84800). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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