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 1 to 100 meters (3 to 330 feet), most commonly in depths less than 50 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and rubble areas. Often found partially buried in the substrate.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Bermuda and Florida (USA) south through the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the coast of South America to Brazil.

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