Flathead Sole

Hippoglossoides elassodon

Dark barring on dorsal and anal fins , caudal fin membranes without pigment; body slightly deeper than Bering flounder (below); silver sheen on blind side extends above lateral line; space between eyes narrow, with a raised ridge; 15-24 gill rakers on lower first arch.

Occurence: Kuril Islands to northern California, Bering Sea

Depth: 0-1050 meters    Size: 56 cm

Species code: 10130

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