Freshwater flounder
Trinectes maculatus
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-75m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-75m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familia | Achiridae (American Soles) |
| Especies | Trinectes maculatus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Freshwater flounder get?
Freshwater flounder can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
Where is Freshwater flounder found?
Estuaries
What family does Freshwater flounder belong to?
Freshwater flounder (Trinectes maculatus) belongs to the family Achiridae (American Soles) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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