Shelf flounder
Etropus cyclosquamus
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Saltwater
Overview
Shelf flounder (Etropus cyclosquamus) is a marine fish of the family Cyclopsettidae, in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 9 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 31 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 9,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-31m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-31m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familie | Cyclopsettidae |
| Arten | Etropus cyclosquamus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Shelf flounder get?
Shelf flounder can grow up to 9.0 cm long.
What family does Shelf flounder belong to?
Shelf flounder (Etropus cyclosquamus) belongs to the family Cyclopsettidae in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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