Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Pleuronectidae
- Genus
- Hippoglossoides
- Species
- platessoides
Habitat
This species inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds in the North Atlantic Ocean, from shallow coastal waters down to depths of about 200 meters. It prefers cooler temperate regions, such as the coasts of Greenland, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Diet
The long rough dab primarily feeds on polychaete worms, small crustaceans, and mollusks found on the seafloor. It uses its flattened body to ambush prey, often foraging at night in benthic environments.
Behavior
The long rough dab is a solitary bottom-dweller that buries itself in sediment during the day for camouflage. It becomes active at night to feed and shows minimal social interactions or territorial behavior.
Conservation Status
Listed as Not Evaluated by IUCN.