Paralichthys californicus Ayres 1859 (flatfish)
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Actinopteri - Pleuronectiformes - Paralichthyidae
Alternative combination: Hippoglossus californicus
Belongs to Paralichthys according to H. L. Fierstine et al. 2012
Sister taxa: Paralichthys (Vorator), Paralichthys antiquus, Paralichthys yamanai
Ecology: nektobenthic carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (2: California collections)
• Pliocene of United States (1: California)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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