Ancylopsetta dilecta (Goode & Bean, 1883)
Three-eye flounder
photo by Kolding, J.

Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 59 - 366 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Florida and northern Gulf of Mexico in USA to Yucatan in Mexico; reported to extend to Suriname (Ref. 13608).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 66-67; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-50
Biology:  Occurs in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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