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Hippoglossina oblonga (Mitchill, 1815) American fourspot flounder |
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photo by
Flescher, D. |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 49 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 311 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) and Georges Bank to southern Florida, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in bays and sounds in the north range; in progressively deeper water to 275 m or more off Florida, USA. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||