Paralichthys californicus Ayres 1859 (California halibut)
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Osteichthyes - Pleuronectiformes - Paralichthyidae
Alternative combination: Hippoglossus californicus
Belongs to Paralichthys according to J. E. Fitch 1970
See also Fierstine et al. 2012
Sister taxa: Paralichthys (Vorator), Paralichthys antiquus, Paralichthys yamanai
Ecology: nektobenthic carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (5: California collections)
• Pliocene of United States (1: California)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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