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Psettichthys melanostictus Girard, 1854
Pacific Sand Sole; Sand Sole
Family: Pleuronectidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Tim Loh     (Photo ID #71902)

Map

Source: Distribution of Psettichthys melanostictus as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72 - 88; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 53 - 66; Vertebrae: 37 - 39. Dorsal origin above point in front of eye. Caudal rounded. Pectorals small.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Biology

Species Biology

Inhabits sandy bottoms. Feeds on fishes, worms, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 6885). Environment: demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 325 m (Ref. 6793) Climate: temperate; 66°N - 34°N

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska, near the Aleutian Islands (Ref. 27436) to Redondo Beach, southern California, USA.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Status Information

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



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