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Samariscus macrognathus Fowler, 1934

Large-mouth righteye flounder
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Common names: [No common name]
Occurrence: native
Salinity: marine
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Uses: no uses
Comments: Type locality of Samariscus macrognathus, west coast of Luzon, in 45 fathoms (82.4 m), 'Albatross' collection, Stn. D. 5442, USNM 93088 (holotype, 5.4 cm). Type locality identified as San Fernando, La Union, Luzon (Ref. 9494, 9792, 11790). Not marketed (Ref. 9792).
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Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Fowler, H.W., 1934
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Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) > Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Etymology:   More on author: Fowler.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 82 m (Ref. 9494).   Tropical

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