Cortez flounder
Paralichthys aestuarius
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Saltwater
Overview
Cortez flounder (Paralichthys aestuarius) is a marine fish of the family Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth Flounders), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 58 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 44 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 58.29999923706055 cm |
| 서식 수심 | ?-44m |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
?-44m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| 과(科) | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth Flounders) |
| 종 | Paralichthys aestuarius |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Cortez flounder get?
Cortez flounder can grow up to 58.29999923706055 cm long.
What family does Cortez flounder belong to?
Cortez flounder (Paralichthys aestuarius) belongs to the family Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth Flounders) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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