Citharoides macrolepidotus
Citharoides macrolepidotus Hubbs, 1915
Branched ray flounder
Citharoides macrolepidotus
photo by Shiina, M.


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Family:  Citharidae (Citharids)
Max. size:  29 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 121 - 271 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Philippines, Japan (Sagami Bay and Kasumi) and the Korean Peninsula.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 64-68; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 44-48; Vertebrae: 32-32. Eyes on left side of body. Conspicuous spot at bases of last rays of dorsal and anal fins. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 559).
Biology:  Rare. Minimum depth at 121 m and feeds on bottom-living animals (Ref. 9797).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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