The Drab flounder (Arnoglossus tapeinosoma) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The drab flounder is a small flatfish (Bothidae) from coastal waters around New Zealand and southern Australia. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a thin, elongate, strongly flattened, drab-brown body with both eyes on the left side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms of shallow coastal water and hunts small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Drab flounder?
The Drab flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Drab flounder live?
The Drab flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Drab flounder get?
The Drab flounder grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Drab flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Drab flounder is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Arnoglossus
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