Yellowtail flounder
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit sandy to muddy bottoms . Prefer depths of 37 to 82 m at temperatures of 3-5°C . Feed mainly on polychaete worms and amphipods, shrimps, isopods and other crustaceans and occasionally small fish such as sand lance and capelin . Batch spawner . Marketed fresh or frozen; eaten steamed, fried, microwaved and baked .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yellowtail flounder is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowtail flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowtail flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 27 - 364 m , usually 36 - 91 m . Temperate; 54°N - 37°N Northwest Atlantic: southern Labrador, Canada to Chesapeake Bay, USA.
🌿 Ecology
polychaete worms and amphipods, shrimps, isopods and other crustaceans and occasionally small fish s
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Myzopsetta Ferruginea 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 | 16 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 344 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowtail flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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