Spottail Spiny Turbot
NameSpottail Spiny Turbot
Scientific NamePsettodes erumei
Common NamesSpottail Spiny Turbot, Indian Halibut, Spotted Turbot, Sole Turbot
FamilyPsettodidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNot suitable for most home aquariums, Requires very large, robust, non-prey marine fish if kept in a specialized exhibit
Description
The Spottail Spiny Turbot is a large, predatory flatfish native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its spiny dorsal and anal fins and its ability to camouflage with its sandy or muddy bottom habitat. This species is primarily a commercially important food fish and is not typically kept in home aquariums due to its size and specialized needs.
