Gulf flounder
| Gulf flounder | |
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| 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 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
- ↑ 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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