Blackback Flounder -

: True to their name "winter flounder," they migrate into shallow inshore bays and estuaries during late winter and spring to spawn, then move to deeper, cooler offshore waters during the summer and fall.

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. : True to their name "winter flounder," they

: These bottom-dwellers feed primarily on small invertebrates such as worms, clams, mussels, and crustaceans. Conservation and Fishing The Fascinating Flounder then move to deeper

: They thrive in near-freezing temperatures and even possess "antifreeze" proteins in their blood to survive in sub-zero conditions. Habitat and Migration