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The Spottail flounder (Bothus robinsi) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Western Atlantic, in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters on soft bottoms to about 90 m.
Description
The twospot flounder is a left-eyed flatfish (family Bothidae) of the western Atlantic. The species reaches about 25 cm and has an oval, strongly compressed, brown body with both eyes on the left side, a mottled pattern and two dark spots on the eyed side. It occurs in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters, on soft bottoms of the continental shelf to about 90 m depth, most common between 10 and 50 m. Its diet consists of crustaceans, polychaetes and small fishes. The species is of modest commercial value and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spottail flounder?
The Spottail flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Sinistral flounder with two dark blotches on the eyed side; lies camouflaged on soft bottoms.
Where does the Spottail flounder live?
The Spottail flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic, in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters on soft bottoms to about 90 m.
How big does the Spottail flounder get?
The Spottail flounder grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 18 cm.
Is the Spottail flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Spottail flounder is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Spottail flounder edible?
The Spottail flounder is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Bothus
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