Hippoglossina oblonga (Mitchill, 1815)
American fourspot flounder
Hippoglossina oblonga
photo by Flescher, D.

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  49 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 311 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) and Georges Bank to southern Florida, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in bays and sounds in the north range; in progressively deeper water to 275 m or more off Florida, USA.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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