Spotless Lefteye Flounder
Arnoglossus aspilos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–71 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lefteye flounder that lies flat on sand and mud between about 30 and 70 metres, it has both eyes shifted to one side of its head. It picks small bottom dwelling animals from the seabed and is swept up in shrimp trawls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Arnoglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274158.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotless Lefteye Flounder live?
- The Spotless Lefteye Flounder (Arnoglossus aspilos) is typically found at 30–71 m.
- Is the Spotless Lefteye Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Spotless Lefteye Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotless Lefteye Flounder get?
- The Spotless Lefteye Flounder grows to about 19 cm.