Arrowtooth Flounder [Atheresthes stomias]
Description
The Arrowtooth Flounder is a species of flounder known to reside in the deep waters of the Northern Pacific Ocean. It can grow up to 83 centimeters in length and 9 kilograms in weight. This species is characterized by its large mouth with sharp, arrow-like teeth. It is an important commercial fish species, known for its tender meat and light flavor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Sand flounders
Paralichthyidae
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| Genus |
Deep flounders
Citharichthys
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