Citharus linguatula (Linnaeus, 1758) Spotted flounder |
photo by
Pallottino, F. |
Family: | Citharidae (Citharids) | |||
Max. size: | 39.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 300 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: off northwestern Africa south to 23°S; also in the Mediterranean. | |||
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Biology: | Adults inhabit soft bottoms from the coastline to about 300 m depth, but rarely caught at depths greater than 200 m (Ref. 9537). They feed on small fish and crustaceans (Ref. 231). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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