Citharichthys platophrys

Citharichthys platophrys, the small sanddab, is a species of sanddab in the large-tooth flounder family Paralichthyidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from the southern Gulf of California of Mexico in the north to Peru in the south.

Citharichthys platophrys

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Paralichthyidae
Genus: Citharichthys
Species:
C. platophrys
Binomial name
Citharichthys platophrys

It is a demersal marine fish that lives in tropical waters, inhabiting sandy bottoms at depths between 11 and 54 metres (36 and 177 ft). Like the rest of the large-tooth flounders, it has both eyes on the left side of its head. It is small fish, growing to around 10 centimetres (3.9 in).

It is a commercial fish, sold fresh and may also be processed for use in fish meal.

References

  1. van der Heiden, A. (2010). "Citharichthys platophrys". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010]]: e.T183988A8211998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183988A8211998.en. Downloaded on 20 March 2018.
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