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Pseudorhombus spinosus McCulloch, 1914 Spiny flounder |
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photo by
Dowling, C. |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Western Australia to southern Queensland. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-76; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 55-57. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 10-12 soft rays. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow (about 20 m) mud and sand bottoms of the continental shelf (Ref. 9774). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9774). Marketed mostly fresh (Ref. 9774). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||