Olive Flounder [Paralichthys olivaceus]
Description
The Olive Flounder, also known as the Japanese Flounder, is native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is a commercially important species in East Asia. This species inhabits sandy and muddy sea floors in depths from 20 to 100 meters. It is a carnivorous bottom dweller, feeding on invertebrates and smaller fish. The Olive Flounder is characterized by its flat, diamond-shaped body, which is dark green to olive in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Lefteye flounders
Bothidae
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| Genus |
Paralichthys
Paralichthys
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