Family: |
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) |
Max. size: |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 140 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 9330), on sand-mud bottoms (Ref. 11482). Utilized fresh or as fishmeal (Ref. 9330). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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