Deep flounder
📖 Overview
Found on clay, sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf. Feeds on benthic animals . Mainly sold fresh.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 67 - 74; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 52 - 66. Eyed side with dark rings arranged in about 5 longitudinal rows; dark blotch at junction of straight and curved parts of lateral line and 2 smaller ones on the lateral line at posterior part of body and anterior end of caudal peduncle; small dark spots and elongate markings on median fins; pectoral fins with 10-12 rays on eyed side, 10-11 rays on blind side .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deep flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 7 - 200 m . Tropical; 30°N - 35°S, 24°E - 154°E south to Algoa Bay in South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
benthic animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Deep 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
Detailed nutritional data for Deep flounder is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Deep 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 (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deep flounder · Deep-bodied Flounder |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | مفلطح عميق · مفلطح عميق الجسم |
| 🇫🇷French | Rite targeur |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Maru-ganzō-birame · Maruganzobirame · マルガンゾウビラメ |
| 🌍MSA | Sisa Nabi |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Высокотелый псевдоромб |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 半邊魚 · 扁魚 · 比目魚 · 皇帝魚 · 高體斑鮃 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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