Greenback Flounder

Rhombosolea tapirina

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A greenish to greyish or brownish flounder, with a pale underside, a distinctly rhomboidal shape, a long fleshy snout, and no pelvic fins on the underside. Darker spots and blotches may be present on the upper side

Size

Can grow to around 45cm

Habitat

Adults inhabit sandy, silty and muddy areas in sheltered bays, estuaries, and
inshore coastal waters in depths to 100 metres

Distribution

Southern Australia from NSW to WA including Tasmania

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References & citations (2)

Bray, D.J. 2019, Rhombosolea tapirina in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Greenback Flounder
Scientific name: Rhombosolea tapirina Günther, 1862
Family: Pleuronectidae
Category: Sea Life › Fish
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Rules & Regulations

Check current size, bag and seasonal limits before taking this species.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Also Known As

Melbourne Flounder
Southern Flounder

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