Syacium latifrons (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)
Beach flounder
Syacium latifrons
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Cyclopsettidae (Sand whiffs)
Max. size:  28 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits soft bottoms. Marketed fresh.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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