Nematops macrochirus Norman, 1931
Narrow-body righteye flounder

Family:  Poecilopsettidae (Bigeye flounders)
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 218 - 438 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Bali Strait and northern part of New South Wales (Ref. 9792). Record of occurrence from St. Helena Island is considered to be erroneous (Ref. 51668).
Diagnosis:  Body depth 2.6 to 3 times SL. Pectoral fin on eyed side longer than head. Caudal -fin rays 20 (rarely 19) (Ref 12933).
Biology:  Feeds on small benthic animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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