Four Twin-Spot Flounder
Pseudorhombus diplospilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–75 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of coastal mud and sand bottoms, the four twinspot flounder ranges from shallow water down to about 150 metres and feeds on small bottom animals. Caught mainly in prawn trawls, it is rated a good food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Pseudorhombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277077.
FAQ
- How deep does the Four Twin-Spot Flounder live?
- The Four Twin-Spot Flounder (Pseudorhombus diplospilus) is typically found at 10–75 m.
- Is the Four Twin-Spot Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Four Twin-Spot Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Four Twin-Spot Flounder get?
- The Four Twin-Spot Flounder grows to about 40 cm.