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The Shrimp flounder (Gastropsetta frontalis) is a saltwater fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The shrimp flounder is a left-eyed flatfish (Paralichthyidae) from the western Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. The species has an oval, flattened body with both eyes on the left side and a sand-coloured, mottled upper side that camouflages it on the bottom. It inhabits bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters on soft bottoms, where it partly buries itself in the sediment. As an ambush hunter it springs on small crustaceans, shrimps and small fishes. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shrimp flounder?
The Shrimp flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern. Left-eyed flatfish with blotched camouflage; pounces from the bottom on shrimps and small fishes.
Where does the Shrimp flounder live?
The Shrimp flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico; bays and shallow coastal waters.
How big does the Shrimp flounder get?
The Shrimp flounder grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Shrimp flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Shrimp flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Shrimp flounder edible?
The Shrimp flounder is rarely eaten.
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