Long Lefteye Flounder
Arnoglossus elongatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–224 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A thin, almost translucent flatfish, the long lefteye flounder lies on coral sand and reef substrates picking off small bottom animals. It stays tiny at around eleven centimetres and ranges from coastal bays out to deep offshore water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Arnoglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274163.
FAQ
- How deep does the Long Lefteye Flounder live?
- The Long Lefteye Flounder (Arnoglossus elongatus) is typically found at 3–224 m.
- Is the Long Lefteye Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Long Lefteye Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Long Lefteye Flounder get?
- The Long Lefteye Flounder grows to about 11 cm.