Speckled Sanddab, Citharichthys stigmaeus
Phylum Vertebrata, Family Bothidae
Habitat: Sandy to fine gravel substrata in intertidal areas and down to 366 metres deep.
Description: The flattened body of the adult fish has both eyes on the left side. The upper, eyed side is speckled olive brown to black while the blind side is cream to white. Adults can grow to 19 cm in length and 453 g in weight.
Distribution: Alaska to southern Baja California, Mexico
Fun Fact: The sanddab can change its pattern and colour to match the bottom beneath it. Learn more about the sanddab
Photo credit: Miranda Prescott