The Channel flounder (Syacium micrurum) is a saltwater fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The channel flounder is a left-eyed flatfish of the family Paralichthyidae occurring in the Atlantic Ocean. The species has an oval, brown mottled body with both eyes on the left side and a white underside, and reaches about 40 cm. It lives half-buried on soft bottoms of the continental shelf. The diet consists of worms and crustaceans. The species shows sexual dimorphism: males have, among other things, a broader head and longer fin rays. The channel flounder is of modest commercial importance and is rarely eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Channel flounder?
The Channel flounder has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Channel flounder live?
The Channel flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Channel flounder get?
The Channel flounder grows to a maximum of about 40 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Channel flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Channel flounder is harmless to humans.
Is the Channel flounder edible?
The Channel flounder is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Syacium
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