Pseudorhombus megalops Fowler, 1934
photo by Olson-Ringby, M.

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 270 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 50-53. Color of preserved specimens tan to dark grey on the ocular side; tan or whitish on the blind side. Pectoral fin rays 11-13 on ocular side; 11-12 on blind side. Pelvic fin of ocular side with black spot and shorter than that on the blind side. Gill rakers elongate and pointed. 1st interhemal spine stout.
Biology:  Inhabits mud and sand bottoms (Ref. 9774). Feeds on crustaceans and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9774).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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