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Southern Flounder

Paralichthys lethostigma

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Paralichthyidae ›Genus: Paralichthys

About

The southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) is a species of large-tooth flounders native to the eastern and gulf coasts of the United States. It is a popular sports fish and is the largest and most commercially valuable flounder in the western North Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Its range is North Carolina to the Yucatan Peninsula. It is a "left-eyed flounder", meaning the left side is pigmented and is the "up side". The body color is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Flounder?
The scientific name of Southern Flounder is Paralichthys lethostigma.
What kingdom does Southern Flounder belong to?
Southern Flounder belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Flounder belong to?
Southern Flounder belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Flounder belong to?
Southern Flounder belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Southern Flounder belong to?
Southern Flounder belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does Southern Flounder belong to?
Southern Flounder belongs to the family Paralichthyidae.
What genus does Southern Flounder belong to?
Southern Flounder belongs to the genus Paralichthys.