Paralichthys adspersus (Steindachner, 1867)
Fine flounder
Paralichthys adspersus
photo by Reyes, P.

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Ecuador to Chile.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-77; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 57-65. Pectoral fins short, about half of head on ocular side and about one-third of head on blind side. Caudal fin double truncate (Ref. 27363).
Biology:  Inhabits soft bottom area of the continental shelf (Ref. 11035).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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