Diamond Turbot
NameDiamond Turbot
Scientific NameHypsopsetta guttulata
Common NamesDiamond Turbot, Diamond Flounder
FamilyPleuronectidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, California, Baja California
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-70
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge rockfish species, Larger gobies, Other robust temperate bottom dwellers
Description
The Diamond Turbot is a flatfish species native to the Eastern Pacific, characterized by its diamond shape and distinctive white spots on a mottled brown body. It is a benthic ambush predator, camouflaging itself on the seabed to feed on small invertebrates and fish. This species requires a large, cool-water marine aquarium with a soft substrate.
