Pleuronichthys decurrens
Pleuronichthys decurrens Jordan & Gilbert, 1881
Curlfin sole
Pleuronichthys decurrens
photo by Archipelago Marine Research Ltd.


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Family:  Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Pleuronichthyinae
Max. size:  37 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 533 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Prince William Sound, Alaska to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67-79; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-52; Vertebrae: 37-39. Dorsal origin far forward at angle of mouth, first 9-12 rays on the blind side. Caudal deep and rounded.
Biology:  Commonly found on soft bottom (Ref. 2850). Feed on brittle stars and nudibranchs (Ref. 27436). Minimal interest to anglers, usually an incidental catch (Ref. 27436).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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