Pseudorhombus megalops Fowler, 1934

Dapang bilog Dapa,  Palad,  Tatampal, 

Pseudorhombus megalops
photo by Olson-Ringby, M.

 Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
 Max. size:  22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 270 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 50-53. Color of preserved specimens tan to dark grey on the ocular side; tan or whitish on the blind side. Pectoral fin rays 11-13 on ocular side; 11-12 on blind side. Pelvic fin of ocular side with black spot and shorter than that on the blind side. Gill rakers elongate and pointed. 1st interhemal spine stout.
 Biology:  Inhabits mud and sand bottoms (Ref. 9774). Feeds on crustaceans and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9774).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Museum: Between Samar and Masbate in 135 fathoms (247 m), 'Albatross' collection, Stn D.5392, USNM 93082 (Holotype, 22 cm). USNM 93548 - 51 (paratypes) (Ref. 2688). Also Ref. 9494.

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 07.02.92
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 27.08.96
 Checked by: Amaoka, Kunio - 04.10.95

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