Flounder
Science Name:
Paralichthys

Diet:
Carnivore

Size (L):
12.5cm - 64cm (5in - 25in)

Water Type:
Salt

Optimum pH Level:
6.5 - 8.0

Life Span:
3 - 10 years

Colors:
Brown, Black, Yellow, White, Tan

Skin Type:
Scales

Favorite Food:
Small Fish

Habitat:
Tropical coastal waters

Average Clutch Size:
25

Main Prey:
Small fish, Shrimp, Crabs

Predators:
Large Fish, Sharks, Eels

Distinctive Features:
Flattened body often with coloured spots