Yellow-Dabbled Flounder
Laiopteryx novaezeelandiae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–92 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small left eyed flounder that lies on sand and mud bottoms, often gathering near river mouths where silt meets the sea. It feeds on bottom dwelling animals and ends up mostly ground into fish meal, though some reach the market fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Citharidae › Laiopteryx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1803669.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Dabbled Flounder live?
- The Yellow-Dabbled Flounder (Laiopteryx novaezeelandiae) is typically found at 18–92 m.
- Is the Yellow-Dabbled Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Dabbled Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Dabbled Flounder get?
- The Yellow-Dabbled Flounder grows to about 14 cm.