Samariscus luzonensis Fowler, 1934
Luzon righteye flounder

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  7.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 82 - 90 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: west coast of Luzon, Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 68-68; Anal soft rays: 54-54; Vertebrae: 37-37
Biology:  Feeds on small benthic animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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