Cortez flounder
📖 Overview
Cortez flounder (Paralichthys aestuarius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paralichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 58.3 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cortez flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cortez flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 44 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 24°N Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cortez Flounder · Cortez Halibut |
| 🇫🇷French | Cardeau Alabate |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado Alabato · Lenguado cuatrojos · lenguado de Cortés |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 河口牙鮃 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralichthys magdalenae | Abbott | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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