Blackback - Flounder

: 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

: Unlike many other flatfish, the blackback’s eyes are located on the right side of its head. : 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 down to Georgia

: They are found from Labrador, Canada, down to Georgia, United States, though they are most common north of Delaware Bay.