1142 . 
Eyes nomally on left side, close together, separated by bony ridge. 
Mouth moderate or large, extends below eye. Teeth in jaws rather strong, 
sometimes canine like, uniserial. No teeth on palate. Gill membranes 
united, free from isthmus. Gill rakers slender or very short dentated 
knobs. Scales moderate or small, ctenoid or partly cycloid on left side, 
usually cycloid on right side. Fins scaly. Lateral line present on both 
sides, with strong arch anteriorly and accessory branch running to dorsal 
base. Dorsal begins on snout, none of rays enlarged. Ventral bases short. 
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Ihdo-Facific* 
