Longsnout Flounder
NameLongsnout Flounder
Scientific NameHippoglossoides elassodon
Common NamesLongsnout Flounder, Flathead Sole, Alaska Plaice
FamilyPleuronectidae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)35-45
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, cold-water bottom dwellers, Large, non-aggressive cold-water fish
Description
The Longsnout Flounder is a right-eyed flatfish found in cold, temperate waters of the North Pacific. It is a benthic predator, camouflaging itself on sandy or muddy bottoms to ambush small fish and invertebrates. This species is not typically kept in home aquariums due to its large size and specific cold-water requirements.
