Arrowtooth flounder

Order Pleuronectiformes

Family Pleuronectidae

Marine fish of compressed body. Dorsal fin that gives it a diamond shape. Caudal fin slightly crescent-shaped and lateral line practically straight. Mouth very large and oblique, with two rows of sharp teeth and shaped arrow. Dark brown to gray-brown to olive-brown eye face, with dark-edged scales. Blind side of light gray or white. Maximum size up to 86 cm and 7.7 kg.

Characteristics

FAO code
ARF

Specie
Atheresthes stomias

Type
White fish

FAO Fishing Areas

Area 18: the Arctic Ocean
Area 61: the Northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean
Area 67: the Northeastern part of the Pacific Ocean
Area 77: the Eastern Central part of the Pacific Ocean

International denominations

Germany Pfeilzahnheilbutt

France Faux flétan du Pacifique

Italy Passera canina

Portugal Alabote-dente curvo

United Kingdom Arrowtooth flounder

Fishing areas

Fishing arts

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