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title: Hureau's Flounder (Engyprosopon hureaui)
scientific_name: Engyprosopon hureaui
common_name: Hureau's Flounder
taxon: Lefteye flounders
conservation_status: DD - Data Deficient
published: 2024-11-24T15:08:55.935Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Hureau's Flounder, Engyprosopon hureaui, Lefteye flounders, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/lefteye-flounders/hureaus-flounder
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# Hureau's Flounder (*Engyprosopon hureaui*)

**Taxon:** Lefteye flounders (*Bothidae*)  
**Conservation Status:** DD - Data Deficient  


Hureau's Flounder (Engyprosopon hureaui) is a small tropical marine fish native to the Indo-West Pacific region, specifically from the Red Sea and Maldives to the Coral Sea. These fish are typically found in shallow waters, ranging from just 1 meter down to 81 meters (3 to 266 feet) deep, where they inhabit sandy and muddy ocean bottoms.

The flounder has a maximum standard length of about 5 centimeters (approximately 2 inches). Its head and body have a uniform color, with almost no spots or rings, and its eyes do not have any flaps. On the side where the eyes are located, the lower jaw length is about 9.3 to 13% of the standard length of the fish. 

The name "Engyprosopon" reflects its appearance, combining Greek words meaning "nearly" and "a face." This intriguing little fish is an example of the fascinating biodiversity found in tropical marine environments.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/lefteye-flounders/hureaus-flounder)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*