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The Bay flounder (Ammotretis rostratus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Rhombosoleidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Temperate waters around southern Australia; sandy bays and coastal waters.
Description
The longsnout flounder is a flatfish of the family Rhombosoleidae from the temperate waters around southern Australia. The species grows to about 30 cm and has an oval, flattened body with both eyes on the right side and a conspicuous, downward-curved snout. It inhabits sandy areas of bays and open coastal waters, where it hides half-buried. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small invertebrates and worms. The flesh is of high quality, though the species is not taken in large numbers. Owing to limited data it is assessed as Data Deficient (DD). It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bay flounder?
The Bay flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Both eyes on the right side and a downward-curved snout; flatfish of sandy bays.
Where does the Bay flounder live?
The Bay flounder lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Temperate waters around southern Australia; sandy bays and coastal waters.
How big does the Bay flounder get?
The Bay flounder grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Bay flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Bay flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bay flounder edible?
The Bay flounder is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Ammotretis
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