3.3.5.4 Pleuronectidae (Righteye Flounders)

3.3.5.4 Pleuronectidae (Righteye Flounders)

 

  • Flat fishes with eyes on right side
  • Preopercle exposed, its hind margin free and visible
  • Dorsal fin origin above or in front of eye
  • Dorsal and anal fins free from caudal fin
  • Anus placed midventral or blind side
  • Spiny rays absent in fins

Eg. Paralichthodes algoensis

Pleuronectidae (Righteye Flounders)

Similar Families

Psettodidae - Dorsal fin with spinous rays, its origin well posterior to upper eye; eyes on right or left side.

Bothidae and Cynoglossidae - Both eyes on left side.

Citharidae - Pelvic fins with one spine; anus placed on eyed side.

Soleidae - Preopercle not exposed.

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