Günther's Flounder
Laeops guentheri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–329 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small left eyed flounder of soft bottoms, Günther's flounder lies flat on sand and mud and sometimes on broken shell from shallow water down to over three hundred metres. It feeds on small bottom dwelling animals it picks from the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Laeops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278069.
FAQ
- How deep does the Günther's Flounder live?
- The Günther's Flounder (Laeops guentheri) is typically found at 15–329 m.
- Is the Günther's Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Günther's Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Günther's Flounder get?
- The Günther's Flounder grows to about 14 cm.