Pacific Sanddab
Citharichthys sordidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–549 m
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A left eyed flatfish of sandy bottoms, the Pacific sanddab lies camouflaged from the shallows down to more than 500 metres, with the young settling in water less than 9 metres deep. It reaches about 41 centimetres and is a popular pan fish along the Pacific coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Citharichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275694.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Sanddab live?
- The Pacific Sanddab (Citharichthys sordidus) is typically found at 0–549 m.
- Is the Pacific Sanddab dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Sanddab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Sanddab get?
- The Pacific Sanddab grows to about 41 cm.