Windowpane Flounder
NameWindowpane Flounder
Scientific NameScophthalmus aquosus
Common NamesWindowpane Flounder, Windowpane, Sand Flounder
FamilyScophthalmidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, North America East Coast
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-70
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger gobies, Temperate wrasses, Larger blennies, Other peaceful temperate marine fish
Description
The Windowpane Flounder is a flatfish native to the Western Atlantic, known for its thin, translucent body and excellent camouflage on sandy or muddy bottoms. It is a predatory bottom-dweller, ambushing small fish and crustaceans. Its eyes are typically on the left side of its head, allowing it to observe its surroundings while buried.
