American fourspot flounder
Hippoglossina oblonga
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Saltwater
Overview
American fourspot flounder (Hippoglossina oblonga) is a marine fish of the family Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth Flounders), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 49 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 311 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 49,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | ?-311m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
?-311m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familia | Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth Flounders) |
| Especies | Hippoglossina oblonga |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does American fourspot flounder get?
American fourspot flounder can grow up to 49.0 cm long.
What family does American fourspot flounder belong to?
American fourspot flounder (Hippoglossina oblonga) belongs to the family Paralichthyidae (Large-tooth Flounders) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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