Curlfin sole (Pleuronichthys decurrens)

Scientific name: Pleuronichthys decurrens Jordan & Gilbert, 1881

Curlfin sole (Pleuronichthys decurrens)

The Curlfin sole (Pleuronichthys decurrens) is a marine fish of the family Pleuronectidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Prince William Sound, Alaska to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California, Mexico.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-79; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 52; Vertebrae: 37 - 39. Dorsal origin far forward at angle of mouth, first 9-12 rays on the blind side. Caudal deep and rounded.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pleuronichthys decurrens
Family
Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
37.0
Depth range
8–533 m (26–1749 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 533 m, usually 20 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Prince William Sound, Alaska to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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