Samariscus maculatus (Günther, 1880)
Spotted righteye flounder

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Maldives and the Kei Islands, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 73-73; Anal soft rays: 57-57; Vertebrae: 39-39. Maximum total length 10 cm (Ref 12933).
Biology:  Known from a depth of 252 m. Feeds on small benthic animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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