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Pleuronichthys cornutus
Ridged-eye Flounder
Saltwater
About this species
A small, high-bodied flounder with bony ridges between its eyes, common on Korean and Japanese coasts. It favors sandy-mud bottoms where it picks at worms and tiny invertebrates. Spring 'dodari' is a celebrated seasonal delicacy.
Season
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Depth
5 – 100 m
Habitat Spots
NearshoreOffshoreEstuary
Fishing Methods
Bottom
Bait & Rig
Small worms on a light bottom rig fished slowly over sand and mud.
Edibility & Taste
Prized in spring for its sweet, delicate flesh; famous in Korean 'dodari' dishes.
Similar Species
Told from other flounders by the bony spines between its protruding eyes.
Record Weight
0.8 kg