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Arnoglossus oxyrhynchus Amaoka, 1969 Sharp-snout lefteye flounder |
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FAO |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 215 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan. Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). Possibly a synonym of Arnoglossus brunneus. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-113; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 84-89. Similar to A. japonicus, but differs from it by having larger values for meristic characters, ctenoid scales on ocular side, shorter distance between dorsal margin of head and eye about 1/3 of eye diameter, and a dark blotch on pectoral and pelvic fins. The male has an elongated 2nd dorsal ray and a darker blotch on the paired fins. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||