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In this study, we determined the color vision and spectral sensitivity of pointhead flounder, slime flounder, and red halibut by recording electrophysiological S-potentials from isolated retinas; this basic data was collected to aid the selection of appropriate colors and effective wavelengths for selective fishing gear for sustainable fisheries. Four kinds of L-response and one C-response were recorded in the pointhead flounder and red halibut. Two kinds of L-response were recorded in the slime flounder. The occurrence of a C-response indicates the possession of color vision. The C-responses show that the pointhead flounder has superior distinction from blue to yellow, and red halibut has superior distinction from blue and green to red. The most frequently recorded L-responses indicate high spectral sensitivity at 544 nm in pointhead flounder and 518 nm in slime flounder and red halibut. All recorded L- and C-responses indicate sensitivity to ultraviolet wavelengths.
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We sincerely thank Professor G. Kawamura of Kagoshima University for valuable advice and comments. We also thank Mr. T. Hayakawa, Mr. H. Tsuchiya, and Mr. H. Takamoto of the Central Research Laboratory Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. for evaluating the light device and measuring the transmissivity of optical filters.
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Matsuda, K., Torisawa, S., Hiraishi, T. et al. Comparison of the color vision and spectral sensitivity of three flatfish species of different ecotypes, and application to selective fishing methods. Fish Sci 75, 35–42 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12562-008-0008-6
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