Ammotretis brevipinnis
Ammotretis brevipinnis Norman, 1926
Shortfin flounder


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Family:  Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders)
Max. size:  38 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southwestern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 69-69; Anal soft rays: 47-47. Body deep (ca 50% SL). Snout extended into a hook-like process projecting downwards in front of small, oblique mouth. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; ctenoid on ocular side, cycloid anteriorly on blind side, ctenoid posteriorly. Pelvic fin rays on right side 7, left 5-6. Caudal fin rays 14 (Ref. 33839).
Biology:  Small bottom dwellers that either pass under or through most commercial trawls. Biology poorly known (Ref. 33839).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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