Spotted Flounder
Citharus linguatula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 300 m
- Max size: 39.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small left eyed flatfish of soft bottoms, the spotted flounder lies on the seabed from the shallows down to about three hundred metres. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans and is rarely taken much below two hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Citharidae › Citharus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127130.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Flounder live?
- The Spotted Flounder (Citharus linguatula) is typically found at to 300 m.
- Is the Spotted Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Flounder get?
- The Spotted Flounder grows to about 39.7 cm.