Flounder
Bothus mellissi
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Saltwater
Overview
Flounder (Bothus mellissi) is a marine fish of the family Bothidae (Lefteye Flounders), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 22 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–100 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,299999237060547 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-100m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Famille | Bothidae (Lefteye Flounders) |
| Espèces | Bothus mellissi |
Foire aux questions
How big does Flounder get?
Flounder can grow up to 22.299999237060547 cm long.
What family does Flounder belong to?
Flounder (Bothus mellissi) belongs to the family Bothidae (Lefteye Flounders) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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