Roughscale Flounder
Pseudorhombus oligodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–40 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A left eyed flatfish of muddy and sandy shelf bottoms, the roughscale flounder lies camouflaged and ambushes small bottom living fishes. It grows to about thirty centimetres and is sold fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Pseudorhombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277087.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roughscale Flounder live?
- The Roughscale Flounder (Pseudorhombus oligodon) is typically found at 30–40 m.
- Is the Roughscale Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Roughscale Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roughscale Flounder get?
- The Roughscale Flounder grows to about 30 cm.