The Roundnose flounder (Eopsetta grigorjewi) is a saltwater fish of the family Pleuronectidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The roundnose flounder is a flatfish (Pleuronectidae) from cold coastal waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 60 cm and has an oval, flattened, brownish body with both eyes on the right side and large eyes. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and slope and snaps at small fish, crustaceans and worms. It is a valued food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Roundnose flounder?
The Roundnose flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Roundnose flounder live?
The Roundnose flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Roundnose flounder get?
The Roundnose flounder grows to a maximum of about 60 cm.
Is the Roundnose flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Roundnose flounder is harmless to humans.
Is the Roundnose flounder edible?
Yes, the Roundnose flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Eopsetta
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