Arnoglossus brunneus (Fowler, 1934)
Brown lefteye flounder
Arnoglossus brunneus
photo by FAO

 Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
 Max. size:  18.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 267 - 292 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: known only from the east coast of Luzon, Philippines.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-113; Anal soft rays: 84-89. Distal end of pectoral fin on eyed side not blackish. Males without anterior dorsal-fin rays elongate (Ref 42535).
 Biology:  Feeds on bottom-living animals.
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 27.10.95
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 24.07.05

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