Citharichthys is a genus of
flatfish in the large-tooth
flounder family,
Paralichthyidae. They have both eyes on the left sides of their heads. They are native to the oceans around the
Americas, with a single species, C. stampflii off the
West African coast. Most are found in relatively shallow depths, but the genus also includes species found in deep water (down to at least 2,000 m or 6,600 ft)[2] and species that enter fresh water.[3][4]
Various species known as sanddab, whiff, and flounder are in this genus, and the most common species is the
Pacific sanddab, Citharichthys sordidus. They are a dull light-brown, and are mottled with brown or black, sometimes with yellow or orange. The largest species reaches 41 cm (16 in) in length.[5]
Species
The currently recognized species in this genus are:[5][6]