Soleichthys oculofasciatus Munroe & Menke, 2004
Banded-eye sole

Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
Max. size:  12.46 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 28 - 49 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-81; Anal soft rays: 68-68; Vertebrae: 45-46. This species is distinguished from its congeners in having the following set of characters: vertebrae 45-46; dorsal-fin rays 79-81; anal-fin rays 68; lateral-line scales 85-86; ocular side with 11 complete crossbands that are wider than their respective interspaces, 4 conspicuous white spots with 2 arranged in vertical series; 3 crossbands on the head; 2 elongate ocular-side pectoral-fin rays with the first fin ray noticeably longer than the second; no scales on the ocular-side pectoral-fin base and proximal halves of elongated ocular-side pectoral-fin rays (Ref. 76812).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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