American smooth flounder
Liopsetta putnami
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 27,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-27m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-27m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| Especies | Liopsetta putnami |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does American smooth flounder get?
American smooth flounder can grow up to 27.0 cm long.
Where is American smooth flounder found?
Estuaries
What family does American smooth flounder belong to?
American smooth flounder (Liopsetta putnami) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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