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Microstomus bathybius (Gilbert, 1890) Deep-sea sole |
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photo by
Butler, J. |
| Family: | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Microstominae | |||
| Max. size: | 47 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 41 - 1800 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Alaska and to Mexican border. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109-117; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 95-98. Dorsal origin over posterior edge of pupil. Caudal imperfectly rounded. Pectorals short. | |||
| Biology: | Found on mud bottoms (Ref. 2850). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||