Olive Flounder: A Detailed Overview Of Its Ecology, Fishery Status, And Culinary Delights
Olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) is a flatfish species characterized by its flattened body, oval shape, and scaleless olive-brown skin. Found in shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms, it preys on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Reproduction involves releasing pelagic eggs that hatch into larvae, eventually metamorphosing into flatfish. As a food source, olive…