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Heteromycteris capensis Kaup, 1858 Cape sole |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Soleidae (Soles) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Walvis Bay, Namibia to the Kei River, South Africa. Occurrence north of the Kei River needs verification. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 95-102; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 64-75. Pale greyish brown, with dark specks; 3 vague dark spots along lateral line (Ref. 3200). | |||
| Biology: | Juveniles are abundant in sandy estuaries. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||