Toothed Flounder
NameToothed Flounder
Scientific NameParalichthys dentatus
Common NamesToothed Flounder, Summer Flounder, Fluke
FamilyParalichthyidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)37
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-72
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust, non-aggressive fish, Other large bottom dwellers (if not prey), Large groupers (in extremely large setups)
Description
The Toothed Flounder, also known as Summer Flounder, is a large flatfish native to the Western Atlantic Ocean. It is an ambush predator, camouflaging itself on the seabed to hunt smaller fish and crustaceans. Due to its significant adult size and specialized care requirements, it is rarely kept in home aquariums.
