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Genus Family: Pleuronectidae 🍽️ 2 Edible 🎣 3 Game Fish

Platichthys

Species
4
Max Length
91 cm
Max Weight
9.1 kg
Max Lifespan
42 yrs
Avg Trophic
3.63
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Pleuronectiformes
Family
Pleuronectidae
Genus
Platichthys

🌍 Habitat Distribution

🔄 Diadromous
3
🌿 Brackish
1

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
Least Concern 3
Vulnerable 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Canada
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
375 m