| Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) |
| 30 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Western Pacific: Western Australia to southern Queensland. |
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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. |
| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| harmless |
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Recorded from western Torres Straits. |
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