Fishing for Fivespot flounder

Pseudorhombus pentophthalmus

The fivespot flounder is a flatfish known for its distinctive five spots on one side of its body. It typically inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms in coastal waters. This species grows up to 12 inches and weighs around 1.5 pounds. It feeds on small crustaceans and fish, using its camouflage to ambush prey. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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