stone flounder
A right-eyed flatfish (Kareius bicoloratus) found in coastal waters of Japan. The name refers to its stone-like coloration.
The stone flounder lives on sandy seabeds and its body color resembles a stone.
Standard kanji spelling for this fish species.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or when the kanji are obscure.
Compound of 石 (ishi, 'stone') and 鰈 (karei, 'righteye flounder'), referring to its stone-like appearance.