Stone flounder
📖 Overview
Stone flounder (Platichthys bicoloratus), first described by Basilewsky, 1855 is a large fish in the family Pleuronectidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 12 years. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is important as a food fish and valued as a game and sport species. As a member of the Pleuronectidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stone flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 150 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Endemic to the East China Sea and the coastal waters of southern Japan.
🌿 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.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Stone flounder is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Stone flounder has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (lean white fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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