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The Spinyhead flounder (Engyophrys senta) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Western Atlantic; soft sandy and silty bottoms of the continental shelf.
Description
The spinyhead flounder is a flatfish (Bothidae) from coastal waters of the western Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a flattened, almost round, pale-brown body with both eyes on the left side, small spinelets on the head and a small tentacle above each eye. As a bottom-dweller it lies buried on sand and mud bottoms and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spinyhead flounder?
The Spinyhead flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Flatfish with both eyes on the left side; marbled eyed side and pale blind underside.
Where does the Spinyhead flounder live?
The Spinyhead flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; soft sandy and silty bottoms of the continental shelf.
How big does the Spinyhead flounder get?
The Spinyhead flounder grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Spinyhead flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Spinyhead flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Spinyhead flounder edible?
The Spinyhead flounder is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Engyophrys
More from the family Bothidae
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