Spiny Flounder, Pseudorhombus spinosus McCulloch 1914
A Spiny Flounder, Pseudorhombus spinosus, from the Abrolhos, Western Australia, May 2017. Source: Chris Dowling / Flickr. License: All rights reserved
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Bray, D.J. 2020, Pseudorhombus spinosus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 05 Oct 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/980
Spiny Flounder, Pseudorhombus spinosus McCulloch 1914
More Info
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Features |
Endemic to the northern half of Australia, from the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia, to Hervey Bay, Queensland. Inhabits shallow muddy and sandy areas. |
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Feeding |
Feeds on small benthic invertebrates. |
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Species Citation |
Pseudorhombus spinosus McCulloch 1914, Biological Results of the Fishing Experiments carried on by the F.I.S. Endeavour 1909-1914 2(3): 129, pl. 25. Type locality: Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2020 |
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Spiny Flounder, Pseudorhombus spinosus McCulloch 1914
References
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