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Sorsogona humerosa Knapp & Heemstra, 2011 White-margined flathead |
| Family: | Platycephalidae (Flatheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 61 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 27-27. This species is distinguished by the following characters: l2 soft dorsal- and anal-fin rays; pelvic fins with several dark blotches; anterior lateral line scales with a small spine; 10-11 gill rakers on first arch; circa 8 horizontal scale rows above lateral line; lower lip without papillae; 2 vertical dark bands on caudal fin (Ref. 86965). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||