Coralline-red flounder (Samariscus corallinus)

Scientific name: Samariscus corallinus Gilbert, 1905

The Coralline-red flounder (Samariscus corallinus) is a marine fish of the family Samaridae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Hawaiian Islands.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-77; Anal soft rays: 63 - 65

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Samariscus corallinus
Family
Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
79–134 m (259–440 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 79 - 134 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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