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Paralichthys
''Paralichthys'' is a genus of large-tooth flounders. Most species are native to the coastal waters of the Americas, but ''P. olivaceus'' is from northeast Asia. The largest species reaches about in length. Species There are currently almost 20 species in this genus: * '' Paralichthys adspersus'' (Steindachner, 1867) (Fine flounder) * '' Paralichthys aestuarius'' C. H. Gilbert & Scofield, 1898 (Cortez flounder) * '' Paralichthys albigutta'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1882 (Gulf flounder) * '' Paralichthys brasiliensis'' ( Ranzani, 1842) (Brazilian flounder) * '' Paralichthys californicus'' ( Ayres, 1859) (California flounder) * '' Paralichthys delfini'' Pequeño & Plaza, 1987 * ''Paralichthys dentatus'' ( Linnaeus, 1766) (Summer flounder) * '' Paralichthys fernandezianus'' Steindachner, 1903 * '' Paralichthys isosceles'' D. S. Jordan, 1891 * '' Paralichthys lethostigma'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1884 (Southern flounder) * '' Paralichthys microps'' ( Günther, 1881 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paralichthys Orbignyanus
''Paralichthys'' is a genus of large-tooth flounders. Most species are native to the coastal waters of the Americas, but ''P. olivaceus'' is from northeast Asia. The largest species reaches about in length. Species There are currently almost 20 species in this genus: * '' Paralichthys adspersus'' (Steindachner, 1867) (Fine flounder) * '' Paralichthys aestuarius'' C. H. Gilbert & Scofield, 1898 (Cortez flounder) * '' Paralichthys albigutta'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1882 (Gulf flounder) * '' Paralichthys brasiliensis'' ( Ranzani, 1842) (Brazilian flounder) * '' Paralichthys californicus'' ( Ayres, 1859) (California flounder) * '' Paralichthys delfini'' Pequeño & Plaza, 1987 * ''Paralichthys dentatus'' ( Linnaeus, 1766) (Summer flounder) * '' Paralichthys fernandezianus'' Steindachner, 1903 * '' Paralichthys isosceles'' D. S. Jordan, 1891 * '' Paralichthys lethostigma'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1884 (Southern flounder) * '' Paralichthys microps'' ( Günther, 188 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paralichthys Lethostigma
''Paralichthys lethostigma'', the southern flounder, is a species of large-tooth flounder native to the East Coast of the United States and the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is a popular sport fish and is the largest and most commercially valuable flounder in the western North Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is a "left-eyed flounder", meaning the left side is pigmented and is the "up side". Description The body color is brown with diffuse, unocellated spots and blotches. This species typically grows to around in length. Diet Larval and postlarval southern flounder feed on zooplankton. As a juvenile, the southern flounder's diet consists of small invertebrates, shifting to larger invertebrates and fish as the flounder reaches adult size. Southern flounder feed on the bottom of the ocean and in the water column, and are considered to be near-top predators in their benthic environment. Habitat Adult fish breed and spend the warmer season in coastal embayments and nears ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paralichthys Olivaceus
The olive flounder (''Paralichthys olivaceus''), bastard halibut or Japanese halibut, is a temperate marine species of large-tooth flounder native to the North-western Pacific Ocean. It is often referred to as the Japanese flatfish or Korean flatfish (광어) when mentioned in the context of those countries. It is the highest valued finfish in the world, known to be excellent for aquaculture due to a rapid growth rate and popularity in Korea. It reaches a length of and a weight of . In 2017 its genome and transcriptome was sequenced as a model to study flatfish asymmetry. Habitat and diet The olive flounder is often found in soft and muddy offshore, coastal areas where the water level goes down to 100 m in depth. The temperature of water in these areas range from 21- 24 °C or 69 -75 °F. Some flounder have been found in the Mariana Trench. Olive flounder typically eat fish spawn, crustaceans, polychaetes, and small fish. Life cycle Olive flounder spawn an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paralichthys Albigutta
The Gulf flounder (''Paralichthys albigutta'') is a species of saltwater flounder. Description The Gulf flounder is a flatfish that swims on its side. Their two eyes look upward when swimming. They have sharp teeth, two eyes on one side, and have a white side. Paralichthys albigutta is widely distributed in the western North Atlantic. Adults are found in a variety of habitats, but generally prefer hard, sandy bottoms; juveniles settle in high salinity seagrass beds. Longevity is 7–10 years and females reach maturity between 1–2 years. It is commercially and recreationally exploited. The center of abundance of ''Paralichthys albigutta'' in the Gulf of Mexico is along the northeastern coast of Florida. West of the Mississippi River delta, it occurs in very low numbers. It appears to naturally occur in low abundance in seagrass beds. It is common in museum collections (660 lots). Many species of fishes, including ''P. albigutta'', have experienced declines in abundance in the Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
