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Dappled flounder (Paralichthys woolmani) — Paralichthyidae

Dappled flounder

Paralichthys woolmani
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The Dappled flounder (Paralichthys woolmani) is a brackish-water fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 80 cm.

Length
80 cm
Water
Brackish
Depth
0–25.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

Woolman's flounder is a large lefteye flatfish of the sand flounder family (Paralichthyidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a flattened, oval body with both eyes on the left side and a speckled upper surface that camouflages it on the bottom. Adults live in estuaries and coastal waters to about 22 m deep, on sand or mud bottoms, and are common in some zones. As a bottom predator it feeds on fishes. It is marketed. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Dappled flounder?

The Dappled flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Dappled flounder live?

The Dappled flounder lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Dappled flounder get?

The Dappled flounder grows to a maximum of about 80 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.

Is the Dappled flounder dangerous to humans?

No, the Dappled flounder is harmless to humans.

Is the Dappled flounder edible?

Yes, the Dappled flounder is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Woolmans bot sourced
English name
Dappled flounder verified
Scientific name
Paralichthys woolmani
Family
Paralichthyidae
Other names
Speckled flounder verified

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
80.0 verified
Average length (cm)
50.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Brackish sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Max depth (m)
25.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Wordt met sleepnetten, kieuwnetten en hengel op zachte bodems bevist. sourced
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Paralichthys

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