Family: |
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) |
Max. size: |
49 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 311 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) and Georges Bank to southern Florida, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in bays and sounds in the north range; in progressively deeper water to 275 m or more off Florida, USA. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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