Nematops microstoma
Nematops microstoma Günther, 1880
Smallmouth righteye flounder


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Family:  Poecilopsettidae (Bigeye flounders)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: known only from Nares Harbor, Admiralty Islands.
Diagnosis:  Body depth about 2.3 times in SL. Pectoral fin on eyed side shorter than head. Caudal-fin rays 22 (Ref 12933).
Biology:  Known from a depth of 304 m. Feeds on small benthic animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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