Cinnamon Flounder
Pseudorhombus cinnamoneus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–164 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A left eyed flatfish of muddy and sandy coasts, the cinnamon flounder lies buried and ambushes small crustaceans and fish. It reaches about thirty five centimetres and ranges from shallow bays down to over one hundred and sixty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Pseudorhombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277075.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cinnamon Flounder live?
- The Cinnamon Flounder (Pseudorhombus cinnamoneus) is typically found at 20–164 m.
- Is the Cinnamon Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Cinnamon Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cinnamon Flounder get?
- The Cinnamon Flounder grows to about 35 cm.