Flounder & Flatfish
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
BothParalichthyidaeNot Evaluated
About
Southern flounder are flatfish characterized by their asymmetrical body shape and both eyes typically on the left side of their head. They are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly with the seafloor to ambush prey.
- Average size
- 12-24 inches, 1-5 lbs; can reach up to 30 inches and 20 lbs.
- Colors
- Brown, olive, or gray with mottled patterns; capable of changing color to match their surroundings.
- Diet
- Carnivorous; feeds on crustaceans (shrimp, crabs), small fish, and invertebrates.
- Region
- Atlantic coast of the United States, from North Carolina to Florida, and along the Gulf Coast to Texas.