Patagonian flounder
📖 Overview
Ranges from the coast to 200 m depth . Frequently captured over sandy bottoms . Feeds mainly on fishes, also shrimps .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 84; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 60 - 65; Vertebrae: 37 - 39. Scales ctenoid only on the ocular side, cycloid on the blind side .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Patagonian flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Patagonian flounder is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 200 m , usually 70 - 100 m . Subtropical; - 43°S Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fishes, also shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Patagonian 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 | 16.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 208 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Patagonian flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Patagonian Flounder |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado Patagónico |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 巴塔戈尼牙鮃 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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