Family: |
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) |
Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 70 - 260 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: northern coast of South America. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits soft bottoms of the continental shelf. Marketed fresh. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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