Embassichthys bathybius (Gilbert, 1890)
Deep-sea sole
Embassichthys bathybius
photo by Cain, L.

 Family:  Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Pleuronectinae
 Max. size:  47 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 41 - 1800 m
 Distribution:  North Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Alaska and to Mexican border.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109-117; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 95-98. Dorsal origin over posterior edge of pupil. Caudal imperfectly rounded. Pectorals short.
 Biology:  Found on mud bottoms (Ref. 2850).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 05.04.10
 Checked by: Amaoka, Kunio - 26.10.95

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