Stone flounder
Platichthys bicoloratus
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Overview
Stone flounder (Platichthys bicoloratus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 150 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | ?-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
수질 유형
Freshwater & Saltwater
서식 수심
?-150m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| 과(科) | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| 종 | Platichthys bicoloratus |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Stone flounder get?
Stone flounder can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Stone flounder found?
Estuaries
What family does Stone flounder belong to?
Stone flounder (Platichthys bicoloratus) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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