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Xystreurys liolepis Jordan & Gilbert, 1880 Fantail flounder |
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photo by
Grossman, P.C. |
| Family: | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 63.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,990.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 79 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA to Gulf of California. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits muddy and sandy bottoms, from 4.6-79 m depth. Usually buried in bottoms. Feeds almost exclusively on crustaceans. Marketed fresh (Ref. 9330). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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