sand flounder
fish family
Also known as: Paralichthyidae
Quick Summary
Sand flounder, also known as sand fluke or sand dab, refers to several types of flatfish that inhabit sandy seabeds. These fish belong to the flounder family, Paralichthyidae.
Specifically, the term can refer to:
* Any flounder found on sandy bottoms, with "windowpane" being a particular example.1
* A small flounder (Hippoglossoides platessoides) common in the North Atlantic.2
* Several Pacific flounders within the genus Citharichthys, notably C. sordidus, which is a common food fish.3
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