Citharichthys gilberti

Citharichthys gilberti, the bigmouth sanddab, is a species of flatfish in the large-tooth flounder family Paralichthyidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, in tropical waters ranging from the Gulf of California in the north to Peru in the south. It occurs in shallow waters off the coast, to a maximum depth of 36 m (118 ft).

Citharichthys gilberti
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Paralichthyidae
Genus: Citharichthys
Species:
C. gilberti
Binomial name
Citharichthys gilberti

This demersal fish inhabits the soft bottoms of trawling grounds and bays. It is commonly found in estuaries and can also venture into freshwater.

Like the rest of the large-tooth flounders, it has both eyes on the left side of its head. It grows to a maximum length of 27 cm (11 in). Citharichthys gilberti is a predator, feeding on large benthic organisms and small fish. It is a commercial fish of minor importance.

References

  1. van der Heiden, A. (2010). "Citharichthys gilberti". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183632A8148138. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183632A8148138.en. Downloaded on 20 March 2018.
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