What is another word for Genus Psettichthys?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɛtɪt͡ʃθɪz] (IPA) 
Genus Psettichthys is a taxonomic group of fishes that belong to the Pleuronectidae family. Synonyms for the name 'Genus Psettichthys' include the scientific names of the fish species that fall under this category. Some of the top synonyms for genus Psettichthys include Pleuronectes Peltatus, Platichthys Peltatus, Pleuronichthys Peltatus, and Dendrodychthys Peltatus. These fish species are commonly known as the 'Speckled Sanddab', and they are primarily found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Alaska to southern California. These fish can grow up to 10 inches in size and have adapted to their sandy seafloor habitat with their flattened body shape, which helps them to blend seamlessly into their environment, making them hard to spot.
