Crossorhombus valderostratus (Alcock, 1890)
Broadbrow flounder

Dapang bilog

Crossorhombus valderostratus
photo by FAO

 Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
 Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 35 - 146 m
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 86-93; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 68-74. Brown in color with dark spots arranged in longitudinal rows on eyed side; 2-3 spots on straight section of lateral line (Ref. 4417). Pectorals with 11-12 rays on eyed side, 9-11 rays on blind side (Ref. 4417).
 Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 5213).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Museum: China Sea, vicinity s. Luzon, Malavatuan I., 80 fathoms, 'Albatross' collection, Stn. 5277, USNM 137391 (Ref. 11790).

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 17.03.93
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 24.07.05
 Checked by: Amaoka, Kunio - 09.11.95

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