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Laeops natalensis Norman, 1931 Khaki flounder |
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photo by
Bogorodsky, S.V. |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 53 - 420 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: South Africa and the Red Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 98-98; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 76-77. Yellowish brown in color; distal portion of median fins dusky (Ref. 4417). Pectoral fin on eyed side with 14-15 rays, on blind side with 14 rays (Ref. 4417). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||