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Embassichthys bathybius (Gilbert, 1890)
Deepsea Sole
Family: Pleuronectidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #13604)

Map

Source: Distribution of Embassichthys bathybius as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109 - 117; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 95 - 98. Dorsal origin over posterior edge of pupil. Caudal imperfectly rounded. Pectorals short.

Source: FishBase. Cooper, J.A. and F Chapleau. 1998 . (Ref. 30193).

Biology

Species Biology

Found on mud bottoms (Ref. 2850). bathydemersal; marine; depth range 41 - 1800 m (Ref. 50610), usually 500 - 950 m (Ref. 57945). Deep water.

Source: FishBase. Cooper, J.A. and F Chapleau. 1998 . (Ref. 30193).

Distribution

Distribution

North Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Alaska and to Mexican border.

Source: FishBase. Cooper, J.A. and F Chapleau. 1998 . (Ref. 30193).

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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