FishincSpecies catalog
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) belongs to the family Paralichthyidae. Habitat: fresh water, brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Paralichthys lethostigma |
|---|---|
| Family | Paralichthyidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water, brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Flatfish, Predators |
| Other names | Fluke |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Flatfish seen from above, eyed side up, eyes on the left side
- Large mouth with sharp teeth
- Light to dark brown body with diffuse darker and lighter blotches but no distinct eye-spots
- Fin fringe around the body
Southern flounder in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Südliche Flunder |
| French | Cardeau de Floride |
| Spanish | Lenguado limpio |
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