Brazilian flounder
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal areas, in bays and estuaries . Found over sandy or muddy substrate. Apparently, reproduction occurs during summer in small groups of 3-15 individuals. Adults are solitary. This species is very much appreciated for its taste and high commercial value.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68 - 86; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 52 - 67. Pectoral fins small, about two times head on ocular side, 2.7-3.0 time head on blind side. Pelvic fins about equal in size and shape on both sides. Caudal fin double truncate .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brazilian flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brazilian flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 40 m . Subtropical; 12°S - 54°S Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Brazilian 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
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 185 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Brazilian flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | パタゴニアオオヒラメ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Brazilian Flounder · Catraia · Linguado · Linguado-de-praia · Solha |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 巴西牙鮃 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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