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The Dappled flounder (Paralichthys woolmani) is a brackish-water fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 80 cm.
Eastern Pacific; estuaries and coastal waters with sand and mud bottoms.
Description
Woolman's flounder is a large lefteye flatfish of the sand flounder family (Paralichthyidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a flattened, oval body with both eyes on the left side and a speckled upper surface that camouflages it on the bottom. Adults live in estuaries and coastal waters to about 22 m deep, on sand or mud bottoms, and are common in some zones. As a bottom predator it feeds on fishes. It is marketed. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dappled flounder?
The Dappled flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Large left-eyed flatfish with speckled camouflage; bottom predator of estuaries.
Where does the Dappled flounder live?
The Dappled flounder lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; estuaries and coastal waters with sand and mud bottoms.
How big does the Dappled flounder get?
The Dappled flounder grows to a maximum of about 80 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Dappled flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Dappled flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dappled flounder edible?
Yes, the Dappled flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Paralichthys
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