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Paralichthys adspersus (Steindachner, 1867) Fine flounder |
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photo by
Reyes, P. |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Ecuador to Chile. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-77; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 57-65. Pectoral fins short, about half of head on ocular side and about one-third of head on blind side. Caudal fin double truncate (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits soft bottom area of the continental shelf (Ref. 11035). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||