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Windowpane Flounder

Scophthalmus aquosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Scophthalmidae ›Genus: Scophthalmus

About

Windowpane flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus) is a fish species in the family Scophthalmidae. Widespread on the depth of 5–73 meters in the Western Atlantic from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada to Florida in the United States. An important commercial species, they can grow up to 45.7 cm in length, and live up to 7 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Windowpane Flounder?
The scientific name of Windowpane Flounder is Scophthalmus aquosus.
What kingdom does Windowpane Flounder belong to?
Windowpane Flounder belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Windowpane Flounder belong to?
Windowpane Flounder belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Windowpane Flounder belong to?
Windowpane Flounder belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Windowpane Flounder belong to?
Windowpane Flounder belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does Windowpane Flounder belong to?
Windowpane Flounder belongs to the family Scophthalmidae.
What genus does Windowpane Flounder belong to?
Windowpane Flounder belongs to the genus Scophthalmus.