Parabothus rotundifrons (Pleuronectiformes: Bothidae), a new bothid flatfish from Saya de Malha Bank (Indian Ocean)

<p>Abstract.–nine species of Parabothus are currently recognized. A new bothid flatfish, <em>Parabothus </em>rotundifrons, is described from six specimens. it is considered as a species of Parabothus because of caudal skeleton structure, moderate width of concave interorbital space in male and moderate body depth in both male and female.<em> P. rotundifrons</em> is easily separable from other congeners by having a lowest number of scales in the lateral line (48- 58), biserial teeth on the upper jaw, steep dorsal profile of the head, 8-9 non-serrate gill ...</p>