European Flounder
NameEuropean Flounder
Scientific NamePlatichthys flesus
Common NamesEuropean Flounder, Flounder, Common Flounder
FamilyPleuronectidae
OriginEurope, North Atlantic Ocean, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)50-70
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Gobies, Larger Blennies, Other robust, non-aggressive brackish fish too large to be prey
Description
The European Flounder is a flatfish native to coastal waters across Europe, known for its remarkable camouflage on sandy or muddy bottoms. It is a predatory species that buries itself, ambushing small invertebrates and fish. This species is euryhaline, capable of tolerating a wide range of salinities from freshwater to full marine conditions, though it thrives in brackish environments.
