: Their upper side is typically dark, ranging from olive green to jet black, but they can change color to mimic the sediment of the sea floor for camouflage.
The , scientifically known as Pseudopleuronectes americanus and commonly called the winter flounder , is a right-eyed flatfish native to the coastal waters of the Northwest Atlantic. Biology and Appearance blackback flounder
: They thrive in near-freezing temperatures and even possess "antifreeze" proteins in their blood to survive in sub-zero conditions. Habitat and Migration : Their upper side is typically dark, ranging
: These bottom-dwellers feed primarily on small invertebrates such as worms, clams, mussels, and crustaceans. Conservation and Fishing The Fascinating Flounder Habitat and Migration : These bottom-dwellers feed primarily
: They are found from Labrador, Canada, down to Georgia, United States, though they are most common north of Delaware Bay.
: Unlike many other flatfish, the blackback’s eyes are located on the right side of its head.