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Hippoglossina tetrophthalma (Gilbert, 1890) Fourspot flounder |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 36 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 140 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 9330), on sand-mud bottoms (Ref. 11482). Utilized fresh or as fishmeal (Ref. 9330). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||