Paralichthys californicus California flounder, Fine Flounder

Paralichthys californicus is commonly referred to as California flounder, Fine Flounder. Difficulty in the aquarium: suitable for large display tanks (public aquarium or zoo) only. Toxicity: Toxic hazard unknown.

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Scientific:: Paralichthys californicus
German:: Kalifornische Flunder
English:: California Flounder, Fine Flounder

Category:: Flounders & Soles

Family tree:: Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Pleuronectiformes (Order) > Paralichthyidae (Family) > Paralichthys (Genus) > californicus (Species)
Initial determination:: (Ayres, ), 1859

Occurrence:: Eastern Pacific Ocean, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexico, Mexico (East Pacific)
Sea depth:: 0 - 183 Meter
Habitats:: Bays, Rivers, Sandy sea floors, Seawater, Sea water
Size:: up to 59.84" (152 cm)
Weight:: 33 kg
Temperature:: °F - 66.2 °F (°C - 19°C)
Food:: Crustaceans, Fish (little fishes), Schrimps, Sepia, Worms, Zoobenthos
Difficulty:: suitable for large display tanks (public aquarium or zoo) only
Offspring:: Not available as offspring
Toxicity:: Toxic hazard unknown