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Plagiopsetta stigmosa Mihara & Amaoka, 2004 |
| Family: | Samaridae (Crested flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 16.77 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 280 - 330 m | |||
| Distribution: | Nova Bank, Chesterfield Plateau, Argo Bank and Capel Bank. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 71-78; Anal soft rays: 55-62; Vertebrae: 39-40. This species is distinguished by having the following set of characters: lateral line present on both sides, scales in lateral line 70-86; pectoral fin with jet-black blotch near posterior margin of third to fifth rays; caudal vertebrae 29-30 (Ref. 83388). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||