Psettina variegata (Fowler, 1934)

Dapang bilog

Psettina variegata
photo by FAO

 Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
 Max. size:  9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9.83 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 62 - 136 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Philippines; China Sea, vicinity Hong Kong and Western Australia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Known from a depth of 110 m. Feeds on small benthic animals.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Museum: collected between Samar and Leyte Islands in 61 fathoms (112 m), 'Albatross' collection Stn. D. 5481, USNM 93091 (as Bothus variegatus, holotype, 9.2 cm). Also Ref. 280, 9824, 33373.

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 07.11.95
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 24.07.05

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