How to Identify Paralichthyidae
Paralichthyidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Pleuronectiformes, class . The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Paralichthyidae Species
Citharichthys spilopterus Günther, 1862
Citharichthys spilopterus Günther, 1862
Citharichthys spilopterus, the bay whiff, is a common left-eye flounder of the G…
Citharichthys sordidus (Girard, 1854)
Citharichthys sordidus (Girard, 1854)
The Pacific sanddab (Citharichthys sordidus) is a common left-eyed flatfish ende…
Citharichthys stigmaeus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Citharichthys stigmaeus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Citharichthys stigmaeus, the speckled sanddab, is a small left-eyed flatfish fou…
Ancylopsetta ommata (Jordan & Gilbert, 1883)
Ancylopsetta ommata (Jordan & Gilbert, 1883)
Ancylopsetta ommata, the Gulf of Mexico ocellated flounder, is a large-tooth flo…
Paralichthys albigutta Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Paralichthys albigutta Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Paralichthys albigutta (Gulf flounder) is a commercially and recreationally fish…
Paralichthys californicus (Ayres, 1859)
Paralichthys californicus (Ayres, 1859)
Paralichthys californicus, the California halibut, is a flatfish with no fixed e…
Paralichthys dentatus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Paralichthys dentatus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Paralichthys dentatus (summer flounder/fluke) is a predatory left-eye flounder f…
Paralichthys lethostigma Jordan & Gilbert, 1884
Paralichthys lethostigma Jordan & Gilbert, 1884
Paralichthys lethostigma, the southern flounder, is a flatfish native to the sou…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Paralichthyidae?
Paralichthyidae animals belong to the Pleuronectiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 10 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Paralichthyidae?
Paralichthyidae is classified in the order Pleuronectiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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