Channel flounder
Syacium micrurum
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Saltwater
Overview
Channel flounder (Syacium micrurum) is a marine fish of the family Cyclopsettidae, in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.5 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 412 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,5 kg |
| Derinlik Aralığı | ?-412m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
?-412m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familya | Cyclopsettidae |
| Türler | Syacium micrurum |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Channel flounder get?
Channel flounder can grow up to 40.0 cm long and weigh 0.5 kg.
Where is Channel flounder found?
Neritic
What family does Channel flounder belong to?
Channel flounder (Syacium micrurum) belongs to the family Cyclopsettidae in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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