The Pleuronichthys japonicus, commonly known as the Japanese flounder, is a demersal fish characterized by its flattened body and both eyes on one side. It inhabits sandy or muddy sea floors, primarily feeding on small invertebrates. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it exhibits a sedentary lifestyle, camouflaging itself against the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Pleuronichthys japonicus
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