Glyptocephalus kitaharae (Jordan & Starks, 1904)
Willowy flounder
photo by Shiina, M.

Family:  Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Microstominae
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 200 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Southern Hokkaido, Japan to the Yellow Sea, Gulf of Bo Hai, East China Sea and Taiwan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 9137, 11230).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 15 March 2021 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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