Pseudorhombus elevatus Ogilby, 1912
Deep flounder
Pseudorhombus elevatus
photo by Gloerfelt-Tarp, T.

 Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
 Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 7 - 200 m
 Distribution:  Indian Ocean: throughout the region including the Red Sea and Persian Gulf; south to Algoa Bay in South Africa (Ref. 4417). Western Pacific: Taiwan southward to New Guinea and extending to the northeastern coast of Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-74; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 52-66. Eyed side with dark rings arranged in about 5 longitudinal rows; dark blotch at junction of straight and curved parts of lateral line and 2 smaller ones on the lateral line at posterior part of body and anterior end of caudal peduncle; small dark spots and elongate markings on median fins; pectoral fins with 10-12 rays on eyed side, 10-11 rays on blind side (Ref. 4417).
 Biology:  Found on clay, sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf. Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 5213). Mainly sold fresh.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 14.08.98
 Checked by: Amaoka, Kunio - 04.10.95

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