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The Spotted turbot (Pleuronichthys ritteri) is a saltwater fish of the family Pleuronectidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The spotted turbot is a flatfish of the righteye flounder family (Pleuronectidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a deep, oval, flattened body with both eyes on the right side and a brownish, mottled eyed side with a few conspicuous dark spots. It is common in bays and shallow coastal waters over soft bottoms, where it stays half-buried. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small crustaceans, worms and molluscs. Owing to its camouflage it is little noticed. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spotted turbot?
The Spotted turbot has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Both eyes on the right and a few conspicuous dark blotches; camouflaged bottom flatfish of bays.
Where does the Spotted turbot live?
The Spotted turbot lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; bays and shallow coastal waters over soft bottoms.
How big does the Spotted turbot get?
The Spotted turbot grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Spotted turbot dangerous to humans?
No, the Spotted turbot is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Spotted turbot edible?
The Spotted turbot is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pleuronichthys
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