Pseudorhombus natalensis Gilchrist, 1904
Natal flounders
Pseudorhombus natalensis
photo by SFSA

 Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
 Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 60 - 260 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from Natal, South Africa and southwest India, but probably more widely distributed.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 52-55. Eyed side with about 5 longitudinal rows of dark rings; median fins with a row of small dark spots; dark spot near margin of pelvic fin (eyed side).
 Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 29.04.09
 Checked by: Amaoka, Kunio - 26.10.95

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