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Phyllichthys punctatus McCulloch, 1916 Spotted sole |
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photo by
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| Family: | Soleidae (Soles) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits clear water coastal bays on white-sand substrates, shallow to deep water (Ref. 48637). Lives on sand bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 January 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||