Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 9824).
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Hensley, D.A. 1986 Bothidae. p. 854-863. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 4417)
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Distribution
Distribution
Mozambique, South Africa (country)
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Anon. (1996). FishBase 96 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Philippines. 1 cd-rom pp.
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=5909
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Anon. (2000). FishBase 2000 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. 4 cd-roms pp.
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=6542
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Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique and Natal, South Africa. Northwest Pacific: Japan. Probably occurring in the Western Central Pacific (Ref. 9824).
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Hensley, D.A. 1986 Bothidae. p. 854-863. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 4417)
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 100; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 82 - 83
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Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino 1984 The fishes of the Japanese Archipelago. Vol. 1. Tokai University Press, Tokyo, Japan. 437 p. (text). (Ref. 559)
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Size
Max. size
21.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 9824))
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Hensley, D.A. and K. Amaoka 2001 Bothidae. Lefteye flounders. p. 3799-3841. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 6. Bony fishes part 4 (Labridae to Latimeriidae), estuarine crocodiles. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9824)
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Diagnostic Description
Description
Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 9824).
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Anon. (1996). FishBase 96 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Philippines. 1 cd-rom pp.
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Mouth small and asymmetrical, dentition developed only on blind side of jaws. First 2 rays of dorsal fin not detached from others, 1st, 3 rays a little prolonged. Body scattered with many small spots.
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Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino 1984 The fishes of the Japanese Archipelago. Vol. 1. Tokai University Press, Tokyo, Japan. 437 p. (text). (Ref. 559)
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Ecology
Habitat
Depth range based on 2 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 2 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 216.5 - 366
Temperature range (°C): 11.324 - 16.152
Nitrate (umol/L): 8.734 - 14.911
Salinity (PPS): 34.983 - 35.389
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.975 - 4.423
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.614 - 1.133
Silicate (umol/l): 9.697 - 10.804
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 216.5 - 366
Temperature range (°C): 11.324 - 16.152
Nitrate (umol/L): 8.734 - 14.911
Salinity (PPS): 34.983 - 35.389
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.975 - 4.423
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.614 - 1.133
Silicate (umol/l): 9.697 - 10.804
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 2 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 216.5 - 366
Temperature range (°C): 11.324 - 16.152
Nitrate (umol/L): 8.734 - 14.911
Salinity (PPS): 34.983 - 35.389
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.975 - 4.423
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.614 - 1.133
Silicate (umol/l): 9.697 - 10.804
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 216.5 - 366
Temperature range (°C): 11.324 - 16.152
Nitrate (umol/L): 8.734 - 14.911
Salinity (PPS): 34.983 - 35.389
Oxygen (ml/l): 3.975 - 4.423
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.614 - 1.133
Silicate (umol/l): 9.697 - 10.804
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Depth: 100 - 290m.
From 100 to 290 meters.
Habitat: demersal. Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 9824).
From 100 to 290 meters.
Habitat: demersal. Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 9824).
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Environment
demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 290 m (Ref. 9824)
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Hensley, D.A. and K. Amaoka 2001 Bothidae. Lefteye flounders. p. 3799-3841. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 6. Bony fishes part 4 (Labridae to Latimeriidae), estuarine crocodiles. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9824)
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Trophic Strategy
Feeds on benthic animals.
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Hensley, D.A. 1986 Bothidae. p. 854-863. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 4417)
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Laeops nigromaculatus
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Species: 4
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 0
Species: 4
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Conservation
Threats
Not Evaluated
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
Benefits
Importance
fisheries: of no interest
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Hensley, D.A. and K. Amaoka 2001 Bothidae. Lefteye flounders. p. 3799-3841. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 6. Bony fishes part 4 (Labridae to Latimeriidae), estuarine crocodiles. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9824)
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