Flounder & Flatfish
Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
SaltwaterParalichthyidaeLeast Concern
About
Summer flounder are flatfish characterized by their ability to camouflage against the seafloor. They are left-eyed flounders, meaning both eyes are typically on the left side of their body. They are active predators, ambushing prey from the bottom.
- Average size
- 14-20 inches, 3-8 lbs
- Colors
- Brown, olive, or gray with irregular spots and blotches; can change color to match surroundings
- Diet
- Small fish, crustaceans (shrimp, crabs), squid, and worms
- Region
- Atlantic coast of North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida