Spiny flounder
📖 Overview
Inhabits shallow (about 20 m) mud and sand bottoms of the continental shelf . Feeds on small benthic invertebrates . Marketed mostly fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72 - 76; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 55 - 57. Pectoral fin on ocular side with 10-12 soft rays.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spiny flounder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Spiny flounder is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Spiny 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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