Citharichthys arenaceus Evermann & Marsh, 1900
Sand whiff
Citharichthys arenaceus
photo by AFSCUS

 Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
 Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida, USA to the West Indies and Brazil.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-82; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 56-62
 Biology:  Occurs in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 13.05.98
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 31.08.94

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