Liopsetta glacialis

BéarlaDistinguished by the presence of both eyes on the same side of the head, normal scales and generally plain coloration (Ref. 27547). Lateral line with a very low curve above pectoral fin, straight behind and with a short accessory branch on head; 73-76 pores on main portion; it is complete in males but in females as large as about 20 cm it is an open groove on the posterior part of the body (Ref. 10319). Most anterior dorsal ray above eye; anal with an embedded forward-pointing spine before first ray; caudal rounded (Ref. 27547). Eyed side dark olive green to brown, sometimes with scattered black dots or indefinite dark blotches; blind side white, rarely with brown lappings over from the eyed side; fins pale brownish, sometimes with a somewhat yellow tinge or traces of dark spots (Ref. 27547).

• Pleuronectes cicatricosus Pallas, 1814
• Liopsetta glacialis knipowitschi Essipov, 1939
• Pleuronectes franklinii Günther, 1862
• Pleuronectes glacialis caninensis Suvorov, 1929
• Platessa dwinensis Lilljeborg, 1851
• Pleuronectes glacialis Pallas, 1776