Abstract
A new righteye flounder, Samariscus neocaledonia sp. nov., is described on the basis of two specimens collected in deep waters (244-278 m) around New Caledonia. The new species is easily distinguished from its 18 congeners in having a combination of 78-81 dorsal fin rays, 62-65 anal fin rays, five pectoral fin rays, ca. 55-62 lateral line scales, and 10 abdominal and 31-32 caudal vertebrae.
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