2/23/2024 0 Comments Flat fish species![]() ![]() ![]() Halibut are the largest flatfish in the ocean, growing up to 9 feet in length and weighing up to 600 pounds! There are two different species, Pacific and Atlantic. On the West Coast, you also have Starry Flounder and California Flounder. The most popular ones are Summer Flounder (Fluke), Winter Flounder (American Lemon Sole), and Southern Flounder We’ve covered these three in more detail here. Flatfish range in color from a speckled brown, black, and beige, like a black sea turbot or spotted, like the blue-and-yellow peacock flounder. Well-known commercial fish, including flounder, halibut, sole, and turbot, are flatfish. Examples of flat fish include: Brill, Dab, Megrim, Plaice, Sole, and Turbot. Some have the left side of their face upwards whilst others have the right, or can face either side.
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