Engyprosopon latifrons (Regan, 1908)

Dapang bilog

Engyprosopon latifrons
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
 Max. size:  8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 37 - 68 m
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: widespread, from Cargados Carajos to the Philippines, north to Hong Kong (Ref. 31075) and China Main (Ref. 33837).
 Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 59-66. Caudal fin short (1.38 to 1.49 times in head length) (Ref 42535).
 Biology:  Inhabits sand bottoms.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 02.11.95
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 24.07.05

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