| Family: |
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 110 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Florida in USA and the entire Gulf of Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Eyed side brownish with 4 ocelli with whitish centers: 1 on caudal peduncle, 2 in vertical line between dorsal and anal fins, and another above arch in lateral line. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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