Rhombosolea plebeia (Richardson, 1843) Sand flounder |
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Family: | Rhombosoleidae (South Pacific flounders) | |||
Max. size: | 43 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 22 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits shallow waters, generally at depth of less than 50 m, and to around 100 m (Ref. 9258). to . 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 |