Samariscus leopardus Voronina, 2009

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 159 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-72; Anal soft rays: 59-59; Vertebrae: 42-42. The species is uniquely characterized by the following: no lateral line on both sides of the body; short ventral fin; total vertebrae 42 (9 trunk and 33 caudal); pectoral fin with 5 rays; spotted coloration (Ref. 84800).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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