FishincSpecies catalog
Winter flounder
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Winter flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae. Habitat: brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Pseudopleuronectes americanus |
|---|---|
| Family | Pleuronectidae |
| Habitat | Brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Flatfish |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Flatfish seen from above, eyed side up, eyes on the right side
- Small mouth
- Thick oval body
- Smooth reddish-brown to olive skin with darker blotches
- Fin fringe around the body
Winter flounder in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Winterflunder |
| Swedish | Vinterflundra |
More species in the family Pleuronectidae
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