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Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth flounders)
Etymology: Paralichthys: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, ichthys = fish + Greek, suffix, oides = similar to (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 192 m (Ref. 36453). Subtropical; 23°S -
Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Uruguay.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 26.2 cm NG male/unsexed; (Ref. 36453)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
Figueiredo, J.L. and N.A. Menezes, 2000. Manual de peixes marinhos do sudeste do Brasil. VI.Teleostei (5). Museu de Zoologia, Universidade de São Paulo. Brazil. 116 p. (Ref. 36453)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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