Laeops gracilis Fowler, 1934
Philippine slender flounder
Dapang bilog
Laeops gracilis
photo by FAO

Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Max. size:  16.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 197 - 216 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 112-112; Anal spines: 0-1; Anal soft rays: 93-93. Maximum total length 16 cm. Body depth 3.2 times in SL (Ref 42535).
Biology:  Known from one depth of 197 m. Feeds on benthic animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: East of Masbate, in 108 fathoms (197 m), 'Albatross' collection, Stn. D. 5212, USNM 93084 (holotype, 16.5 cm). Also Ref. 280, 9824.


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