Difference between ruff flounder and regular flounder.

Along with the typical sea flounder, there is a ruff cabala, often referred to simply as a ruff. Both fish belong to the same family and, accordingly, have a lot in common. But at the same time, there are signs that make up the difference between the ruff flounder and ordinary flounder. Let's talk about them.

General information

Flounder-ruff is a marine fish widely distributed in northern waters. It has subspecies that differ in their size. Individuals of the European subspecies are relatively small, the North American ones are larger. The ruff flounder inhabits the lower zone of the continental shelf. It inhabits mainly at a depth of 130-350 m. The ruff flounder is a by-catch when catching fish of other species.

Flounder-ruff

Sea flounder can also have different sizes depending on the species. Refers, like the rest of the flounder, to bottom fish. In the waters washing Russia, the sea flounder is quite common. The season for its extraction lasts from about mid-winter to mid-autumn.

Sea flounder

Comparison

So, at first glance, the fish are very similar to each other. Each of them is characterized by body asymmetry. Individuals look flat, as if squashed. Above they have both eyes, which have good mobility. The presence of such features is due to the way of life of the flounder.

Let us now consider what is the difference between a ruff flounder and a regular flounder. Let's pay attention to the shape of the fish body as a whole. The ruff is usually more elongated in length. However, there are also quite high-bodied individuals. The main characteristic feature that determined the name of the ruff flounder is that this fish is covered with scales. The body of a common flounder is smooth.

The color of these representatives of the fauna is also different. The body of the ruff flounder in the upper part is brown (of different shades) with specks. At the bottom - light. A characteristic element of the color of the sea flounder is the spots contrasting with the main color. The light underside can also be spotted.

Knowing how the ruff flounder differs from the regular flounder is important because the best ways to cook them vary. So, from the flounder-ruff, an excellent dried product is obtained, which is a recognized delicacy. This fish is also suitable for cold smoking and canning. Those who have tried to dry sea flounder note that the meat is too tough. But when fried, it is very tasty.

Table

Flounder-ruff Common flounder
Generally more elongated body shapeLess elongated body shape
Has scalesHas no scales
Brown speckledSpotted color
Processing methods: drying, smoking, canningIdeal for frying
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