Three Spotted Flounders
Pseudorhombus triocellatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 17 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small left eyed flounder of muddy and sandy continental shelf bottoms, it lies camouflaged and ambushes bottom dwelling prey. It grows to about 15 centimetres and is sold fresh and dried salted in local markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Pseudorhombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277094.
FAQ
- How deep does the Three Spotted Flounders live?
- The Three Spotted Flounders (Pseudorhombus triocellatus) is typically found at to 17 m.
- Is the Three Spotted Flounders dangerous to divers?
- The Three Spotted Flounders is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Three Spotted Flounders get?
- The Three Spotted Flounders grows to about 15 cm.