Fringelip Dwarf Flounder
Engyprosopon arenicola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–15 m
- Max size: 6.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny flounder of the shallow surge zone, it lies buried in sand at depths of just a few metres. It matures while still under 3 centimetres long and grows no bigger than about 7 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Engyprosopon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277388.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fringelip Dwarf Flounder live?
- The Fringelip Dwarf Flounder (Engyprosopon arenicola) is typically found at 6–15 m.
- Is the Fringelip Dwarf Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Fringelip Dwarf Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fringelip Dwarf Flounder get?
- The Fringelip Dwarf Flounder grows to about 6.9 cm.