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The Fivespot flounder (Pseudorhombus pentophthalmus) is a saltwater fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 27 cm.
Description
The fivespot flounder is a left-eyed flatfish of the family Paralichthyidae from the northwestern Pacific, around Japan, Korea and China. The species reaches about 27 cm; both eyes lie on the left side of the body. The eyed side is brown with five conspicuous dark eye-spots, to which the name refers, providing camouflage on the bottom. It lives on mud and sand bottoms of the continental shelf, from about 38 to 150 m deep, and feeds on small bottom crustaceans and fishes. The species is marketed fresh and salt-dried.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fivespot flounder?
The Fivespot flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Left-sided flatfish with five dark eyespots on the eyed side.
Where does the Fivespot flounder live?
The Fivespot flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific, around Japan, Korea and China.
How big does the Fivespot flounder get?
The Fivespot flounder grows to a maximum of about 27 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Fivespot flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Fivespot flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Fivespot flounder edible?
Yes, the Fivespot flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pseudorhombus
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