Flounder & Flatfish
Winter Flounder
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
SaltwaterPleuronectidaeLeast Concern
About
The winter flounder is a right-eyed flatfish, meaning both eyes are typically on the right side of its body. It is a bottom-dwelling fish, often found partially buried in the sediment, and exhibits remarkable camouflage abilities, changing its color to match its surroundings.
- Average size
- 12-25 inches, 1-5 lbs
- Colors
- Olive green to brown, sometimes with darker blotches or spots. The underside is typically white.
- Diet
- Polychaete worms, crustaceans (amphipods, isopods), mollusks, and small fish.
- Region
- Eastern coast of North America, from Labrador to Georgia.