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Genus Family: Pleuronectidae 🍽️ 1 Edible 🎣 2 Game Fish

Pleuronichthys

Species
8
Max Length
46 cm
Max Weight
1.0 kg
Max Lifespan
9 yrs
Avg Trophic
3.29
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Pleuronectiformes
Family
Pleuronectidae
Genus
Pleuronichthys

🌍 Habitat Distribution

🌊 Marine
8

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 6
Data Deficient 2

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Mexico
4 spp.
Canada
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
1 m
Deepest
533 m