Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Plate fish
Comments: Inhabits clear sandy areas near mangroves, among seagrass, coral or rubble (Ref.9710).  Most common flounder around coral reefs (Ref. 26938).  Often partially buried in sand, occasionally on hard bottoms (Ref. 9710).  Feeds mainly on small fishes but also on crustaceans and octopuses.  Marketed fresh (Ref. 5217).