First records of the sole, Aseraggodes kobensis (Steindachner, 1896) (Pleuronectiformes, Soleidae), from Malaysia

Abstract

Fifteen specimens (56.4–112.9 mm standard length) of Aseraggodes kobensis (Steindachner, 1896) (Pleuronectiformes, Soleidae), previously known from southern Japan to the Gulf of Thailand, were collected from Malaysia. A detailed description is given for the specimens, being the first collected from Malaysian waters and southernmost records of the species.

Keywords

• Marine
• coastal
• distribution
• range extension
• bi