Pelotretis flavilatus
Pelotretis flavilatus Waite, 1911
Southern lemon sole
photo by SeaFIC


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Family:  Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders)
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 22 - 385 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: restricted to New Zealand (Ref. 9258).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow waters, generally at depth of less than 50 m. Found to depth of 385 m (Ref. 27073). Juveniles gather in sheltered inshore waters, such as estuarine areas, shallow mudflats and sandflats, where they remain for up to two years (Ref. 9072).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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