Where Does Ocellated Flounder Live?

Ocellated Flounder lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Ocellated Flounder

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from depths of 1 to 100 meters (3 to 330 feet), but most commonly in less than 50 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often near seagrass beds or shell hash, where it can bury itself for camouflage and ambush prey. Estuarine environments are also common habitats for juveniles.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina south along the U.S. coast, throughout the Gulf of Mexico, and along the coast of Central and South America down to Brazil.

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