Etropus ectenes Jordan, 1889
Sole flounder
Etropus ectenes
photo by Eakins, R.

 Family:  Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
 Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Colombia to Peru.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits soft bottoms of shallow waters, including estuaries. Utilized fresh or as fishmeal.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 12.07.95

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