Olive Flounder
NameOlive Flounder
Scientific NameParalichthys olivaceus
Common NamesOlive Flounder, Bastard Halibut, Japanese Flounder, Korean Flounder
FamilyParalichthyidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, East Asia, Japan, Korea, China, Russia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)36
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Snappers, Other large, robust marine predators
Description
The Olive Flounder is a large, commercially important flatfish native to the Western Pacific, known for its excellent camouflage. It is an ambush predator, lying hidden on the seafloor to hunt smaller fish and crustaceans. Due to its significant size and predatory nature, it is an expert-level species rarely kept in home aquariums.
