Syacium ovale (Günther, 1864) Oval flounder |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Cyclopsettidae (Sand whiffs) | |||
Max. size: | 30.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 858.2 g | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits flat sand bottoms (Ref. 11482). Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 28023). Marketed fresh. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |