Natal flounders
📖 Overview
Overview information for Natal flounders is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68 - 72; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 52 - 55. Eyed side with about 5 longitudinal rows of dark rings; median fins with a row of small dark spots; dark spot near margin of pelvic fin (eyed side).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Natal flounders is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Natal flounders is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 260 m . Tropical South Africa and southwest India, but probably more widely distributed.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 171 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Natal flounders has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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