Flatfish

Body brownish, a small dark blotch at junction of straight and curved parts of lateral line. Body deep ovoid, its depth 1.8 to 2 times in SL. Head length 3.1 to 3.3 times in SL. Upper-eye diameter 5.3 to 5.9 times in head length. Maxilla extending to below posterior margin of lower eye. Upper-jaw length 2.3 to 2.4 times in head length. Teeth in upper jaw small and close-set laterally, and enlarged anteriorly. Teeth in lower jaw stronger and more widely spaced than those of upper jaw. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 12-13 soft rays (Ref 9774).

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72 - 74; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 58 - 59

Found on the muddy and sandy trawling grounds of the continental shelf. Feeds on benthic organisms.

Found on the muddy and sandy trawling grounds of the continental shelf. Feeds on benthic organisms. Sold mostly fresh in markets.

fisheries: commercial