Synaptura megalepidoura (Fowler, 1934)

Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
Max. size:  24.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 27 - 37 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: collected off the east coast of Leyte, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: 'Albatross' collections, as Brachirus megalepidoura: Off east coast of Leyte, 15 fathoms (27 m), Stn. D. 5204, USNM 93081 (Holotype, 24.3 cm) (Ref. 311); Western Samar,Taratara I., 20 fathoms (37 m), Stn. D.5209, USNM 93554 (Ref. 11790). Also Ref. 280, 9494.


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