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Three-eye flounder (Paralichthys triocellatus) — Paralichthyidae

Three-eye flounder

Paralichthys triocellatus

The Three-eye flounder (Paralichthys triocellatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Paralichthyidae that grows up to 26 cm.

Length
26.2 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
60.0–192.0 m
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Flatfish
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Three-eye flounder is a left-eyed flounder (Paralichthyidae) from sand and mud bottoms of the southwestern Atlantic around Brazil. The species grows to about 35 cm and has a strongly flattened, oval body with both eyes on the left side; the upper side is sand-coloured and mottled for camouflage, the underside pale. As an ambush predator it lies half-buried on the bottom and seizes passing small fish, shrimp and worms. It is a valued food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Three-eye flounder?

The Three-eye flounder has a flatfish-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Three-eye flounder live?

The Three-eye flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Three-eye flounder get?

The Three-eye flounder grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.

Is the Three-eye flounder dangerous to humans?

No, the Three-eye flounder is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Drieoog-bot sourced
English name
Three-eye flounder sourced
Scientific name
Paralichthys triocellatus
Family
Paralichthyidae

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
26.2 verified
Body shape
Flatfish sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
60.0 verified
Max depth (m)
192.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

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

Same genus Paralichthys

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