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Citharoides macrolepis (Gilchrist, 1904) Twospot largescale flounder |
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FAO |
| Family: | Citharidae (Citharids) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 182 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only Kenya to Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-50. Eyed side buff in color with dark spots or blotches on body and dorsal and anal fins; 2 black spots on peduncle at base of last dorsal and anal rays (Ref. 5321). | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal waters, over sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 5213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||