A flatfish is a member of the order Pleuronectiformes of ray-finned demersal fishes, also called the Heterosomata, sometimes classified as a suborder of Perciformes. In many species, both eyes lie on one side of the head, one or the other migrating through or around the head during development. Some species face their left sides upward, some face their right sides upward, and others face either side upward. Many important food fish are in this order, including the flounders, soles, turbot, plaice, and halibut. Some flatfish can camouflage themselves on the ocean floor. Learn more about Flatfish
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
Angler Flatfish (5 videos) | Asterorhombus fijiensis | Not Available |
Atlantic Halibut (3 videos) | Hippoglossus hippoglossus | Not Available |
European Plaice (8 videos) | Pleuronectes platessa | Least concern |
Lemon Dab (9 videos) | Microstomus kitt | Not Available |
Pacific Halibut (4 videos) | Hippoglossus stenolepis | Not Available |
Turbot (4 videos) | Scophthalmus maximus | Not Available |