| Family: |
Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Pleuronectinae |
| Max. size: |
27 cm TL (male/unsexed); 33 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 27 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Atlantic: Ungava Bay in Quebec, Canada to Rhode Island in USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits inshore waters, shallow estuaries, river mouths and sheltered bays (Ref. 8520). Benthic species. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and molluscs (Ref. 58426). |
| 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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