FishincSpecies catalog
Brazilian flounder
Paralichthys orbignyanus
Brazilian flounder (Paralichthys orbignyanus) belongs to the family Paralichthyidae. Habitat: brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Paralichthys orbignyanus |
|---|---|
| Family | Paralichthyidae |
| Habitat | Brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Flatfish, Predators |
| Other names | Lenguado |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | South America saltwater |
Identifying features
- Flatfish seen from above (eyed side), oval flat body
- Both eyes on the left side
- Large mouth with strong teeth
- Mottled grey-brown with darker blotches and some pale blotches
- Fin fringe around the body
Brazilian flounder in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Brasilianische Flunder, Lenguado |
| Spanish | Lenguado brasileño, Lenguado |
| Portuguese | Linguado-brasileiro, Linguado |
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