Syacium latifrons (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Beach flounder |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Cyclopsettidae (Sand whiffs) | |||
Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits soft bottoms. Marketed fresh. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |