Nematops macrochirus Norman, 1931
Narrow-body righteye flounder
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 Family:  Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Poecilopsettinae
 Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 218 - 438 m
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Bali Strait and northern part of New South Wales (Ref. 9792). Record of occurrence from St. Helena Island is considered to be erroneous (Ref. 51668).
 Diagnosis:  Body depth 2.6 to 3 times SL. Pectoral fin on eyed side longer than head. Caudal -fin rays 20 (rarely 19) (Ref 12933).
 Biology:  Feeds on small benthic animals.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 22.09.95
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 05.04.10
 Checked by: Hensley, Dannie - 06.10.95

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