| Family: |
Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Pleuronichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
37 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 533 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Prince William Sound, Alaska to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-79; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-52; Vertebrae: 37-39. Dorsal origin far forward at angle of mouth, first 9-12 rays on the blind side. Caudal deep and rounded. |
| Biology: |
Commonly found on soft bottom (Ref. 2850). Feed on brittle stars and nudibranchs (Ref. 27436). Minimal interest to anglers, usually an incidental catch (Ref. 27436). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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