Arrow-Tooth Flounder
Atheresthes stomias
A large flatfish species found in deep waters of the North Pacific. Known for its prominent canine teeth and aggressive feeding behavior.
Arrow-Tooth Flounder at a glance
- Scientific name
- Atheresthes stomias
- Typical size
- 20-35 inches, 5-20 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Lives in deep waters from 150 to 3,000 feet deep along the continental shelf and slope. Primarily targeted by commercial fisheries rather than recreational anglers due to its deep habitat and northern Pacific range.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a arrow-tooth flounder through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksArrow-Tooth Flounder questions people ask
Arrow-Tooth Flounder is Atheresthes stomias.
A typical arrow-tooth flounder runs 20-35 inches, 5-20 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every arrow-tooth flounder you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives in deep waters from 150 to 3,000 feet deep along the continental shelf and slope. Primarily targeted by commercial fisheries rather than recreational anglers due to its deep habitat and northern Pacific range. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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