Lord Howe Island Flounder
Crossorhombus howensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 8 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Known only from specimens that divers gathered by hand, the Lord Howe Island flounder lies on silty sand bottoms and feeds on small bottom dwelling animals. It is a small flatfish, reaching only about 8 centimetres, with the sexes diverging in appearance once they pass roughly 6 centimetres. It is listed as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Crossorhombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278306.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lord Howe Island Flounder live?
- The Lord Howe Island Flounder (Crossorhombus howensis) is typically found at to 8 m.
- Is the Lord Howe Island Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Lord Howe Island Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lord Howe Island Flounder get?
- The Lord Howe Island Flounder grows to about 13 cm.