Flounder

About

How flounder lives

Flounders are flattened bottom fish that camouflage against sand and mud. A young flounder's eye migrates as the body becomes sideways and flat. Coastal species are often adapted to tides, wind exposure, and rapidly changing shorelines.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting flounder also depends on keeping coast, ocean habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• A young flounder's eye migrates as the body becomes sideways and flat.
• Fish body shapes often reflect how they move, feed, and avoid predators in different waters.
• Coastal species are often adapted to tides, wind exposure, and rapidly changing shorelines.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.