American smooth flounder
📖 Overview
Inhabits inshore waters, shallow estuaries, river mouths and sheltered bays . Benthic species. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and molluscs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for American smooth flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for American smooth flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for American smooth flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 27 m , usually ? - 10 m . Temperate; 60°N - 41°N, 71°W - 50°W Northwest Atlantic: Ungava Bay in Quebec, Canada to Rhode Island in USA.
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and molluscs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Liopsetta Putnami 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
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 276 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for American smooth flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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