Gulf sanddab (Citharichthys fragilis)

Scientific name: Citharichthys fragilis Gilbert, 1890

Gulf sanddab (Citharichthys fragilis)

The Gulf sanddab (Citharichthys fragilis) is a marine fish of the family Paralichthyidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Manhattan Beach in southern California, USA to Gulf of California.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 76-93; Anal soft rays: 63 - 72; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 10-12 rays, blind side with 9-10 rays.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Citharichthys fragilis
Family
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
22.0
Depth range
18–347 m (59–1138 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 347 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Manhattan Beach in southern California, USA to Gulf of California.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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