The Cinnamon flounder (Pseudorhombus cinnamoneus) is a saltwater fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The cinnamon flounder is a flatfish (left-eyed flounder) from the northwest Pacific, off Japan, Korea and China. The species grows to about 35 cm and has an oval, strongly flattened, cinnamon-brown body with fine dark spots and both eyes on the left side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf, between about 20 and 165 metres, and hunts small fish and crustaceans. It is a local food fish. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cinnamon flounder?
The Cinnamon flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Cinnamon flounder live?
The Cinnamon flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Cinnamon flounder get?
The Cinnamon flounder grows to a maximum of about 35 cm. On average the species is around 23 cm.
Is the Cinnamon flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Cinnamon flounder is harmless to humans.
Is the Cinnamon flounder edible?
Yes, the Cinnamon flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pseudorhombus
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