Rikuzen flounder
📖 Overview
Rikuzen flounder (Dexistes rikuzenius), first described by Jordan & Starks, 1904 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 42 to 200 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rikuzen flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rikuzen flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 42 - 200 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan and Korean Peninsula.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Dexistes Rikuzenius is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Rikuzen flounder is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rikuzen flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
📊 Population Dynamics
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