FishincSpecies catalog
Fine flounder
Paralichthys adspersus
Fine flounder (Paralichthys adspersus) belongs to the family Paralichthyidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Paralichthys adspersus |
|---|---|
| Family | Paralichthyidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Flatfish, Predators |
| Other names | Peruvian flounder, 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 sharp teeth
- Sandy brown with many small dark and pale spots and two to three larger darker blotches
- Fin fringe around the body
Fine flounder in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Chilenische Flunder, Lenguado |
| Spanish | Lenguado chileno, Lenguado |
| Portuguese | Linguado-chileno, Linguado |
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