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Samaris macrolepis Norman, 1927 Large-scale crested righteye flounder |
| Family: | Samaridae (Crested flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 6 - 85 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Kosi Bay, South Africa (Ref. 11228) and Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar. Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Only about the first 8 dorsal-fin rays elongate, the longest about 2.5 times head length (Ref 12933). | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on small benthic animals. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||