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The Elongate flounder (Ammotretis elongatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pleuronectidae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
The elongate flounder is a flatfish from the waters around southern Australia. The species grows to about 22 cm and has an oblong, strongly flattened body with both eyes on the right side and a snout hooked toward the blind side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of shallow coastal and estuarine water and hunts small worms, crustaceans and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans and has little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Elongate flounder?
The Elongate flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Oblong flattened body with the eyes on the right side; burrowing flounder
Where does the Elongate flounder live?
The Elongate flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southern Australia
How big does the Elongate flounder get?
The Elongate flounder grows to a maximum of about 22 cm.
Is the Elongate flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Elongate flounder is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Elongate flounder edible?
The Elongate flounder is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Ammotretis
More from the family Pleuronectidae
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