Species FishWinter Flounder

Winter Flounder

Pseudopleuronectes americanus

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Illustration of Winter Flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus)

The Winter Flounder is a flatfish with a brownish top and a white underside, known for its ability to camouflage on the ocean floor. It is often caught in colder months.

Habitat
Shallow coastal waters and estuaries.
Diet
Feeds on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Common

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