The Slender deepwater flounder (Monolene atrimana) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The slender deepwater flounder is a flatfish (Bothidae) of deeper coastal and slope waters of the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an exceptionally thin, elongate, pale-brown body with both eyes on the left side and a strongly reduced lower pectoral fin. As a bottom-dweller of soft deeper bottoms it lies buried and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender deepwater flounder?
The Slender deepwater flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Slender deepwater flounder live?
The Slender deepwater flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Slender deepwater flounder get?
The Slender deepwater flounder grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Slender deepwater flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender deepwater flounder is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Monolene
More from the family Bothidae
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