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Ancylopsetta quadrocellata Gill, 1864 Gulf of Mexico ocellated flounder |
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photo by
Bryan, D. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||