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Five-rayed sanddab (Citharichthys mariajorisae) — Paralichthyidae

Five-rayed sanddab

Citharichthys mariajorisae
LC · Least Concern

The Five-rayed sanddab (Citharichthys mariajorisae) is a saltwater fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
12.4 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
20.0–? m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Rarely eaten

Description

The sanddab is a flatfish (Paralichthyidae) from the eastern Pacific. As a flatfish it lies on its right side on the bottom, with both eyes on the upward-facing left flank; its upper side is sand-coloured and mottled for camouflage. It lives bottom-bound on soft sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf. As an ambush hunter it feeds on small crustaceans and bottom invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Five-rayed sanddab?

The Five-rayed sanddab has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Five-rayed sanddab live?

The Five-rayed sanddab lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Five-rayed sanddab get?

The Five-rayed sanddab grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.

Is the Five-rayed sanddab dangerous to humans?

No, the Five-rayed sanddab is harmless to humans.

Is the Five-rayed sanddab edible?

The Five-rayed sanddab is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Maria-joris-tongschar sourced
English name
Five-rayed sanddab verified
Scientific name
Citharichthys mariajorisae
Family
Paralichthyidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
12.4 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
20.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Rarely eaten sourced
Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Citharichthys

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