Where Does European Flounder Live?

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

Where to find European Flounder

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found from shallow coastal waters (0-50 meters) down to about 100 meters, but can occur deeper. Commonly found in estuaries, rivers, and even freshwater lakes.

Environment

Benthic, preferring soft substrates such as sand, mud, or fine gravel. Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and can migrate far upstream into freshwater rivers and lakes. Tolerates a wide range of salinities and temperatures.

Geographic range

Northeast Atlantic Ocean, from the White Sea and Barents Sea south to the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Also found in the Baltic Sea and its associated freshwater systems.

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