Gulf of Mexico ocellated flounder

Ocellated flounder
Photo Credit: Theo Modder (fishbase.us)
Family Sand flounders
Scientific Family Paralichthyidae
Scientific Name Ancylopsetta ommata
Spanish Name Lenguado cuatro manchas
ITIS# 616601
Tail shape Pointed

Eyed side brownish with 4 ocelli with whitish centers: 1 on caudal peduncle, 2 in vertical line between dorsal and anal fins, and another above arch in lateral line.


Biology

Occurs in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters.

Appearance

Body Shape
Depressiform
Color
Main Color: Brown
Other Color:
Common Body Shape
Flattened top to bottom


Pattern
Spotted
Length
Avg Length:
Max Length: 10 inches (25 cm)
Maximum Weight




Specifications

Handling Concerns
Harmless
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
NC-TX


Abundance
Uncommon


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