The Slender flounder (Etropus ectenes) is a brackish-water fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The slender flounder is a small flatfish (Paralichthyidae) from shallow coastal water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a flattened, oval, pale-brown body with both eyes on the left side and a small mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lies buried on sand and mud bottoms and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender flounder?
The Slender flounder has an irregular in shape body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Slender flounder live?
The Slender flounder lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Slender flounder get?
The Slender flounder grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 18 cm.
Is the Slender flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender flounder is harmless to humans.
Is the Slender flounder edible?
Yes, the Slender flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Etropus
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