Shoal Flounder
Syacium gunteri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 27–95 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of sand and mud rich in organic matter, the shoal flounder spends its whole life on the continental shelf, feeding on shrimp, amphipods and worms. Adults crowd into shallow estuaries and coastal water to spawn during the rainy season.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Syacium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275839.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shoal Flounder live?
- The Shoal Flounder (Syacium gunteri) is typically found at 27–95 m.
- Is the Shoal Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Shoal Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shoal Flounder get?
- The Shoal Flounder grows to about 20 cm.