Arrow-Tooth Flounder
Atheresthes stomias
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–950 m
- Max size: 84 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A big mouthed flatfish armed with rows of sharp teeth, the arrowtooth flounder hunts crustaceans and fish across soft bottoms. It ranges from shallow shelf waters down to nearly a thousand metres, though its soft flesh keeps it off the dinner table.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Atheresthes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279792.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arrow-Tooth Flounder live?
- The Arrow-Tooth Flounder (Atheresthes stomias) is typically found at 18–950 m.
- Is the Arrow-Tooth Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Arrow-Tooth Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Arrow-Tooth Flounder get?
- The Arrow-Tooth Flounder grows to about 84 cm.