Gulf flounder
📖 Overview
Gulf flounder (Paralichthys albigutta), first described by Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 is a large fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 71.00 cm in maximum length and up to 2.800 kg. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 19 to 130 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.The species is valued as a game and sport species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 19 - 130 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 7°N, 98°W - 59°W North Carolina to southern Florida, USA, northern Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Colombia to Trinidad and Tobago.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gulf Flounder |
| 🇫🇷French | Cardeau Trois Yeux |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Zomervogel |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Poskarp trójplamy |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado de tres ojos · lenguado panzablanca · Lenguado Tres Ojos |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 白点牙鲆 · 白點牙鮃 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 44 records indexed .
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