Species
Yellowbelly Flounder
Rhombosolea leporina
Tier 5light tackle
0 waypoints18–31 cm (max 45 cm) typical
Overview: about yellowbelly flounder
Delicate-flavoured yellowbelly flounder found in NZ's inshore and offshore waters, growing to 45cm. Target with small jigs or bait in 30-50m over seafloor habitat. A prized catch for its eating quality and delicate taste.
Biology: Yellowbelly Flounder size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Offshore, Pelagic
- Typical size
- 18–31 cm (max 45 cm)
- Depth range
- 30–50 m
- Diet
- the seafloor
- Global range
- endemic to New Zealand
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