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The Arrowtooth flounder (Atheresthes stomias) is a saltwater fish of the family Pleuronectidae that grows up to 84 cm.
Description
The arrowtooth flounder is a large flatfish from the cold waters of the northern Pacific. The species grows to about 84 cm and has an oblong, strongly flattened, brownish-grey body with a large mouth full of long, arrow-shaped teeth and both eyes on the right side. As a predator it lives over sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and slope, between about 18 and 950 metres, and hunts fish, squid and shrimp. It is a commercial food fish. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Arrowtooth flounder?
The Arrowtooth flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Large mouth with long arrow-shaped teeth; predatory flatfish with eyes on the right side
Where does the Arrowtooth flounder live?
The Arrowtooth flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North Pacific
How big does the Arrowtooth flounder get?
The Arrowtooth flounder grows to a maximum of about 84 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Arrowtooth flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Arrowtooth flounder is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Arrowtooth flounder edible?
Yes, the Arrowtooth flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Atheresthes
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