Arrowtooth Flounder
NameArrowtooth Flounder
Scientific NameAtheresthes stomias
Common NamesArrowtooth Flounder, Arrowtooth Halibut, Turbot
FamilyPleuronectidae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-45
pH Range7.8-8.4
Description
The Arrowtooth Flounder is a large, commercially important flatfish native to the cold, deep waters of the North Pacific. It is a predatory bottom-dweller, known for its distinctive arrow-shaped teeth. Due to its immense size and specific deep-sea habitat requirements, it is not suitable for home aquariums.
