Citharichthys stigmaeus

Flat-fishes

  • Speckled Sanddab
  • Limande tachetée
  • Lenguado pecoso

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 549 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 17 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!