The Asaedae flounder (Monolene asaedae) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
Asaeda's flounder is a small left-eyed flatfish from the western Pacific, around Japan and surroundings. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a thin, strongly asymmetric flatfish body with both eyes on the left side and a conspicuously long pectoral fin on the eyed side. As a bottom-dweller it lives buried on soft bottoms of the deeper coastal sea and hunts small bottom animals. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Asaedae flounder?
The Asaedae flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Asaedae flounder live?
The Asaedae flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Asaedae flounder get?
The Asaedae flounder grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Asaedae flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Asaedae flounder is harmless to humans.
Is the Asaedae flounder edible?
The Asaedae flounder is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Monolene
More from the family Bothidae
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