Bigmouth flounder
📖 Overview
Bigmouth flounder (Hippoglossina stomata), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1890 is a large fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 30 to 137 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bigmouth flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigmouth flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing . Females produce numerous eggs in multiple spawnings during a prolonged spawning period .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 137 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 20°N, 123°W - 105°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bigmouth flounder · Bigmouth Sole |
| 🇫🇷French | Perpeire langue |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гипоглоссина |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | LENGUADA BOCÓN · lenguado bocón · LENGUADO MANCHADO |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大口小庸鰈 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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