Where Does Spotted flounder Live?

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

Where to find Spotted flounder

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found on sandy or muddy bottoms at depths ranging from 10 to 200 meters, though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Benthic, demersal marine environments, primarily continental shelves and slopes. Prefers soft substrates for camouflage and burrowing.

Geographic range

Northwest Pacific Ocean, primarily found in the waters around Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East (e.g., Sea of Japan, Okhotsk Sea, Bering Sea).

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