Where Does Flatfish Live?

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

Where to find Flatfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

From shallow coastal waters (a few meters) to abyssal depths (over 1000 meters), depending on the species.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, muddy, or gravelly bottoms of continental shelves and slopes. Some species are found in estuaries and freshwater.

Geographic range

Cosmopolitan, found in all major oceans from polar to tropical regions. Specific distribution varies widely among the numerous species within the order.

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