Hureau's Flounder (Engyprosopon hureaui) is a small flatfish reaching a maximum standard length of 5 cm (2 in). The body is typically oval-shaped when viewed dorsally. Its head and body exhibit a uniform coloration with minimal spots or rings, allowing it to blend with sandy and muddy substrates. The eyes lack any dermal flaps. The lower jaw on the eyed side measures 9.3 to 13% of the fish's standard length. This benthic species inhabits ocean bottoms at depths from 1 m to 81 m (3-266 ft). Its scientific name, Engyprosopon, derives from Greek words meaning "nearly" and "a face," referring to its distinctly flattened appearance. It occurs throughout the Indo-West Pacific region, including the 🌊 Red Sea.
The genus. Engyprosopon Günther 1862 - engys (near) + prosopon (face or front). ETYFish
- uniform body color with almost no spots or rings
- eyes without flaps
Why it's threatened
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
