Fishing for Winter flounder

Pseudopleuronectes americanus
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The winter flounder is a flatfish known for its oval, laterally compressed body and mottled brown coloration. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries along the North American Atlantic coast. Typically measuring 12-18 inches and weighing 2-5 pounds, it feeds on small invertebrates and crustaceans. This bottom-dweller is known for its seasonal migration to shallower waters for spawning. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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