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Feeble lefteye flounder (Arnoglossus debilis) — Bothidae

Feeble lefteye flounder

Arnoglossus debilis
Family: Bothidae

The Feeble lefteye flounder (Arnoglossus debilis) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 17 cm.

Length
17 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
150–440 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Kiribati, Indonesia, Caroline I., Hawaii

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Description

The feeble lefteye flounder is a small flatfish (Bothidae) from coastal waters of the western Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 17 cm and has a thin, oval, strongly flattened, pale-brown body with both eyes on the left side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and ambushes small crustaceans, worms and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Feeble lefteye flounder?

The Feeble lefteye flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Feeble lefteye flounder live?

The Feeble lefteye flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Kiribati, Indonesia, Caroline I., Hawaii

How big does the Feeble lefteye flounder get?

The Feeble lefteye flounder grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.

Is the Feeble lefteye flounder dangerous to humans?

No, the Feeble lefteye flounder is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

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All data

Identification

English name
Feeble lefteye flounder sourced
Scientific name
Arnoglossus debilis
Family
Bothidae
Other names
Weak lefteye flounder; Flounder verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
17 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Tail shape
Rounded

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
150 verified
Max depth (m)
440 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Kiribati, Indonesia, Caroline I., Hawaii sourced
Origin
Native

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates
Social behaviour
Solitary
Territorial
No
Reproduction
Separate sexes
Sexual dimorphism
No
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known.

For anglers

Fishing method
Bottom fishing with natural bait (worm, shrimp or fish) on or just above the seabed.
Regulations source

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Arnoglossus

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