Barbourichthys zanzibaricus
Barbourichthys zanzibaricus Chabanaud, 1934
Zanzibar sole


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Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
Max. size:  8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 83; Anal soft rays: 62. Distinct from Synaptura and Austroglosuus spp. by: the shape of pelvic fins, that are parallel, with long basis; insertion of first pelvic ray; different scales.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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