Citharus linguatula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Spotted flounder
photo by Pallottino, F.

Family:  Citharidae (Citharids)
Max. size:  39.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 300 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: off northwestern Africa south to 23°S; also in the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit soft bottoms from the coastline to about 300 m depth, but rarely caught at depths greater than 200 m (Ref. 9537). They feed on small fish and crustaceans (Ref. 231).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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