Pseudorhombus diplospilus Norman, 1926
Four twin-spot flounder
Pseudorhombus diplospilus
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  40 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 75 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: South China Sea to the Indo-Australian Archipelago (including Western Australia).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-81; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 61-64. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 11-12 soft rays.
Biology:  Inhabits shallow water (10 m) on mud and sand bottoms of coastal zones (Ref. 9774) to a depth of 150 m (Ref. 9494). Feeds on small benthic animals (Ref. 9774). Caught mainly with prawn trawls (Ref. 9774). Marketed fresh and considered a good food fish.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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