Fin's Fish Guide
The Deep flounder (Pseudorhombus arsius) is a brackish-water fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 45 cm.
Indo-West Pacific; shallow waters and estuaries over muddy and sandy bottoms.
Description
The largetooth flounder is a flatfish of the family Paralichthyidae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 45 cm and has an oval, flattened body with both eyes on the left side and a large mouth with conspicuous teeth, to which the name refers. It inhabits shallow waters and estuaries over mud and sand bottoms, where it stays half-buried and blends into the substrate with its camouflage. As an ambush bottom predator it seizes small fishes, shrimps and crustaceans. The largetooth flounder is a local food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deep flounder?
The Deep flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Both eyes on the left and a large mouth with conspicuous teeth; camouflaged ambush bottom predator.
Where does the Deep flounder live?
The Deep flounder lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; shallow waters and estuaries over muddy and sandy bottoms.
How big does the Deep flounder get?
The Deep flounder grows to a maximum of about 45 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Deep flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Deep flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Deep flounder edible?
Yes, the Deep flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pseudorhombus
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