Paralichthys

noun
Par·​al·​ich·​thys | \ ˌparəˈlikthə̇s\

Definition of Paralichthys

: a widespread genus of flatfishes that includes the summer flounder, the California halibut, and other important food fishes and that is sometimes made type of a separate family but is usually included in Bothidae

History and Etymology for Paralichthys

New Latin, from Greek paralia + ichthys fish

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