American Fourspot Flounder
Hippoglossina oblonga
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 311 m
- Max size: 49 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of bays and sounds that moves into deeper water with age, the American fourspot flounder lies on the bottom with both eyes on its upper side. It can range out to 275 metres or more off Florida and grows to about half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Hippoglossina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158833.
FAQ
- How deep does the American Fourspot Flounder live?
- The American Fourspot Flounder (Hippoglossina oblonga) is typically found at to 311 m.
- Is the American Fourspot Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The American Fourspot Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the American Fourspot Flounder get?
- The American Fourspot Flounder grows to about 49 cm.