Blackfin flounder
📖 Overview
Blackfin flounder (Glyptocephalus stelleri), first described by Schmidt, 1904 is a large fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 52.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.500 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 23 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 8 to 1600 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 Data Deficient.The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Pleuronectidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range 8 - 1600 m , usually 15 - 800 m . Temperate; 56°N - 35°N, 129°E - 164°E North Pacific: Sea of Japan, Tatar strait, and southern Kuril Islands to Kamchatka, West Bering Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blackfin flounder 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 Blackfin flounder is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blackfin flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (lean white fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyptocephalus ostroumowi | Pavlenko | 1910 | Synonym |
| Glyptocephalus sasae | Snyder | 1911 | Synonym |
| Microstomus hireguro | Tanaka | 1916 | Synonym |
| Microstomus stelleri | Schmidt | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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