The Caribbean flounder (Trichopsetta caribbaea) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The Caribbean flounder is a small flatfish (left-eyed flounder) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 18 cm and has an oval, strongly flattened, light-brown body with both eyes on the left side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of the continental slope, between about 70 and 300 metres, and hunts small benthic animals. The fish is harmless to humans and has little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Caribbean flounder?
The Caribbean flounder has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Caribbean flounder live?
The Caribbean flounder lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Caribbean flounder get?
The Caribbean flounder grows to a maximum of about 18 cm. On average the species is around 14 cm.
Is the Caribbean flounder dangerous to humans?
No, the Caribbean flounder is harmless to humans.
Is the Caribbean flounder edible?
The Caribbean flounder is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Trichopsetta
More from the family Bothidae
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