Baltic flounder
Platichthys flesus
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<fishfyi-fish slug="baltic-flounder"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
Baltic flounder (Platichthys flesus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 60 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2.9 kg. Its recorded depth range is 1–100 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2,93 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | 1-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
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Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familie | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| Arten | Platichthys flesus |
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