Gulf flounder

Gulf flounder
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Paralichthyidae
Genus: Paralichthys
Species: P. albiguttata
Binomial name
Paralichthys albiguttata
D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1882 [1]

The Gulf flounder (Paralichthys albiguttata) is a species of saltwater, many people love catching flounder.

Description

The Gulf flounder is a flatfish that swims on its side. Their two eyes look upward when swimming. They have sharp teeth, two eyes on one side, and have a white side.

Fishing

They are a common sport fish that can be readily caught with dead fish (such as mullet), live bait, or even artificial or frozen baits such as shrimp or clams. A common way of catching this flounder is by spearfishing or jigging.

Depth

Gulf flounder appear to prefer the ocean floor and camouflage against areas to stealthily strike their prey.

References

  1. Nicolas Bailly (2011). Nicolas Bailly, ed. "Paralichthys albigutta Jordan & Gilbert, 1882". FishBase. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved April 16, 2012.


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