The New Zealand flounder (Rhombosolea leporina) is a saltwater fish of the family Pleuronectidae that grows up to 32 cm.
Description
The yellowbelly flounder is a flatfish (right-eyed flounder) from the waters around New Zealand. The species grows to about 32 cm and has a rhomboid, strongly flattened body with both eyes on the right side, a brown upper side and a yellow belly. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of shallow coastal and estuarine water and hunts small worms, crustaceans and molluscs. It is a valued food fish. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the New Zealand flounder?
The New Zealand flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the New Zealand flounder live?
The New Zealand flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the New Zealand flounder get?
The New Zealand flounder grows to a maximum of about 32 cm.
Is the New Zealand flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the New Zealand flounder is harmless to humans.
Is the New Zealand flounder edible?
Yes, the New Zealand flounder is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Rhombosolea
More from the family Pleuronectidae
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