Dexistes rikuzenius Jordan & Starks, 1904 Rikuzen flounder |
photo by
Suzuki, T. |
Family: | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), subfamily: Pleuronectinae | |||
Max. size: | 22 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 42 - 200 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan and Korean Peninsula. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found on sandy mud bottoms (Ref. 11230). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |