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Syacium ovale (Günther, 1864) Oval flounder |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Cyclopsettidae (Sand whiffs) | |||
| Max. size: | 30.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits flat sand bottoms (Ref. 11482). Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 28023). Marketed fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||