Dusky Flounder

In males, the 1st and 2nd rays of the pectoral fin become filamentous (Ref. 35237).

Oviparous (Ref. 101737). Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Females produce numerous eggs in multiple spawnings during a prolonged spawning period (Ref. 101737).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 79 - 94; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 63 - 75

Predator which lives on the bottom where it hides partially or almost completely in the sand in order to disguise itself in the environment. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates.

Predator which lives on the bottom where it hides partially or almost completely in the sand in order to disguise itself in the environment. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Exhibits sexual dimorphism (Ref. 35237). Marketed fresh (Ref. 5217).

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: unreliable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this order

N.C. and n. Gulf of Mexico to Brazil

benthic