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Citharichthys gilberti

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Species of fish

Citharichthys gilberti
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Carangiformes
Suborder: Pleuronectoidei
Family: Paralichthyidae
Genus: Citharichthys
Species: C. gilberti
Binomial name
Citharichthys gilberti
O. P. Jenkins & Evermann, 1889

Citharichthys gilberti, the bigmouth sanddab, is a species of flatfish in the large-tooth flounder family Paralichthyidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, in tropical waters ranging from the Gulf of California in the north to Peru in the south. It occurs in shallow waters off the coast, to a maximum depth of 36 m (118 ft).

This demersal fish inhabits the soft bottoms of trawling grounds and bays. It is commonly found in estuaries and can also venture into freshwater.

Like the rest of the large-tooth flounders, it has both eyes on the left side of its head. It grows to a maximum length of 27 cm (11 in). Citharichthys gilberti is a predator, feeding on large benthic organisms and small fish. It is a commercial fish of minor importance.

References

  1. van Heiden, A.; Daniels, A. (2019). "Citharichthys gilberti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T183632A1739463. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T183632A1739463.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
Taxon identifiers
Citharichthys gilberti
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