Peruvian Flounder
Etropus peruvianus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 46 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small flounder of muddy and rubble bottoms near the coast, lying flat with both eyes on its upper side down to about forty six metres. It reaches around twenty centimetres and is sometimes taken in encircling nets for food or fishmeal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Etropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275709.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peruvian Flounder live?
- The Peruvian Flounder (Etropus peruvianus) is typically found at to 46 m.
- Is the Peruvian Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Peruvian Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peruvian Flounder get?
- The Peruvian Flounder grows to about 20 cm.