Paralichthys lethostigma Jordan & Gilbert, 1884

Southern flounder

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Paralichthyidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Lenguado limpio, Zomervogel, 漠斑牙鲆, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 83.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3275); max. published weight: 9,330 g (Ref. 4699); max. reported age: 8 years (Ref. 46275)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 37°N - 26°N

Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Texas in USA, but absent from southern Florida.
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Found mostly over mud bottoms in estuaries and coastal waters to about 40 m depth. A cryptic species; tolerates low salinities; occurs frequently in brackish bays and estuaries, even on occasion in fresh water (Ref. 9988). Taken by anglers inshore from bridges, jetties and small boats; this species moves to deeper water in winter, but is still easily accessible (Ref. 9988). Feeds chiefly on fishes, also on crabs and shrimps. Juveniles take mainly small bottom-living invertebrates. Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, fried, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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