yellowtail flounder (myzopsetta ferruginea) in Rusty Flounders inhabit sandy and muddy seabeds along the coast, preferring shallow waters up to 100 feet deep.
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myzopsetta ferrugineaESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    yellowtail flounder

  • Regions

    CanadaUnited States of America, United States

  • Population

    The population of Rusty Flounders is estimated to be stable, with localized declines in areas facing intense human activity.

  • Habitat

    Rusty Flounders inhabit sandy and muddy seabeds along the coast, preferring shallow waters up to 100 feet deep.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    1.5, and 8

Regions

Canada, United States of America, United States

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