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Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) >
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Etymology: Paralichthys: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, ichthys = fish + Greek, suffix, oides = similar to (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Jordan.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologia
marinhas demersal; intervalo de profundidade 6 - 200 m (Ref. 36453), usually 70 - 100 m (Ref. 43588). Subtropical; - 43°S
Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref. 9068). Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Patagonia, Argentina (Ref. 36453).
Length at first maturity / Tamanho / Peso / Idade
Maturity: Lm 33.5  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 48.0 cm TL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 43588); 62.0 cm TL (female); common length : 40.0 cm TL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 6077)
Espinhos dorsais (total): 0; Raios dorsais moles (total): 78-84; Espinhos anais 0; Raios anais moles: 60 - 65; Vértebras: 37 - 39. Scales ctenoid only on the ocular side, cycloid on the blind side (Ref. 43588).
Ranges from the coast to 200 m depth (Ref. 36453). Frequently captured over sandy bottoms (Ref. 42588). Feeds mainly on fishes, also shrimps (Ref. 36453).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturidade | Reprodução | Desova | Ovos | Fecundidade | Larvas
Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
Figueiredo, J.L. and N.A. Menezes, 2000. Manual de peixes marinhos do sudeste do Brasil. VI.Teleostei (5). Museu de Zoologia, Universidade de São Paulo. Brazil. 116 p. (Ref. 36453)
Categoria na Lista Vermelha da IUCN (Ref. 130435)
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