Western Atlantic, Gulf of Paria to the mouth of the Amazon river.
Diet:
Carnivorous, Start on live worms or small fishes.
Will not eat flake.
Behavior:
Peaceful.
Water:
Marine demersal, pH 7.5 – 8.2 dH to 20°, temperature range of 72°
to 85°F
Note:
The specimens occasionally seen for sale are not
a true freshwater fish. While they may survive in Freshwater they
will not thrive. The addition of marine salt is recommended.
Care:
Medium.
Communities:
Very calm, never bothers other fish but is known
to be picked on by most species.
Suitability:
Research first. There are true freshwater flounders
from South America (Catathyridium jenynsii) but they are seldom
seen.
