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Bothus mellissi Norman, 1931 St. Helena flounder |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 22.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; depth range 5 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: known only from St. Helena and Ascension Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits mud, sand, gravel and shell bottoms. Marketed fresh and dried salted. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 01.03.94 |
| Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 17.04.13 |
| Checked by: Amaoka, Kunio - 09.11.95 |