Small sandab (Citharichthys platophrys)

Scientific name: Citharichthys platophrys Gilbert, 1891

Small sandab (Citharichthys platophrys)

The Small sandab (Citharichthys platophrys) is a marine fish of the family Paralichthyidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Mexico to Peru.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 78; Anal soft rays: 62

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Citharichthys platophrys
Family
Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Common length
10.0
Depth range
11–54 m (36–177 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 11 - 54 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
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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