Fin's Fish Guide
The Flounder (Lepidorhombus boscii) is a saltwater fish of the family Scophthalmidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea; soft bottoms of the shelf and slope.
Description
The fourspotted megrim is a flatfish of the turbot family (Scophthalmidae) from the north-eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. The species grows to about 40 cm and has an oblong, rather translucent, light-brown body with both eyes on the left side and two pairs of dark spots at the rear of the dorsal and anal fins, to which the name refers. It lives on soft bottoms of the continental shelf and slope. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small fishes, crustaceans and worms. The fourspotted megrim is a valued food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Flounder?
The Flounder has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Both eyes on the left and two pairs of dark blotches at the rear of the fins; valued flatfish.
Where does the Flounder live?
The Flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea; soft bottoms of the shelf and slope.
How big does the Flounder get?
The Flounder grows to a maximum of about 40 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Flounder edible?
Yes, the Flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Lepidorhombus
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