Stone Flounder (Platichthys bicoloratus) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo

Stone flounder is a northwest Pacific flatfish found around Korea and Japan. Adults have rows of hard, stone-like plates on the side with the eyes.

Appearance

Appearance: Both eyes are usually on the right side. Adults have rows of hard plates on the upper side, while much of the rest of the skin is smooth.

Where it lives

Typical habitats: Sandy and muddy coastal bottoms
Bays and river mouths
Range: Its documented range is in the northwest Pacific, including Korea and Japan. A U.S. beach is not a typical place to see one.

Behavior

Diet: In its native northwest Pacific waters, it eats bottom animals such as clams and fish.

Name and classification

About the name: Kareius bicoloratus is another scientific name for this fish.

Conservation

IUCN Red List: VUVulnerableHigh risk of extinction in the wild

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Stone Flounder (Platichthys bicoloratus) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo