Fourspot Flounder
NameFourspot Flounder
Scientific NameParalichthys oblongus
Common NamesFourspot Flounder, Four-spot Flounder
FamilyParalichthyidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Nova Scotia, Florida
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge temperate groupers, Large temperate snappers, Other large, robust temperate marine fish
Description
The Fourspot Flounder is a temperate marine flatfish characterized by four distinct dark spots on its upper side. It is an ambush predator that buries itself in sandy or muddy substrates, waiting for small fish and crustaceans. This species requires a very large, specialized aquarium with excellent filtration and a diet of meaty foods.
