| Family: |
Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Microstominae |
| Max. size: |
47 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 41 - 1800 m |
| Distribution: |
North Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Alaska and to Mexican border. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109-117; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 95-98. Dorsal origin over posterior edge of pupil. Caudal imperfectly rounded. Pectorals short. |
| Biology: |
Found on mud bottoms (Ref. 2850). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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