Tephrinectes sinensis (Lacepède, 1802)
photo by CAFS

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  27 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: China to Taiwan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Used in Chinese medicine (Ref. 12166).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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