Natal flounder

Engyprosopon natalense

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Deep-bodied
Small
Tropical fish

Engyprosopon is a genus of small lefteye flounders. They are found in the Indo-Pacific, ranging from shallow coastal waters to depths in excess of 400 m (1,300 ft).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Bothidae
Genus: Engyprosopon
Maximum length: 6 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: the only known specimens were collected off Amatikulu River, Natal, South Africa. Record from Delagoa Bay unconfirmed.

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