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Which flatfish family includes right-eyed flounders and halibuts?
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pleuronectiform
Body plan and sexual dimorphism in the common sole (Solea solea) and dusky flounder (Syacium papillosum).
The flatfish family that includes right-eyed flounders and halibuts is the Pleuronectidae family.2
Members of this family are characterized by having their eyes on the right side of the head (dextral), which typically faces upward when the fish rests or swims on the seafloor. While many species in this family are commonly referred to as right-eyed flounders, it also encompasses major species such as the Atlantic halibut and Pacific halibut.12