Flounders - Facts for Kids

A speckled sanddab (Citharichthys stigmaeus), a type of lefteye flounder, lying camouflaged on a sandy seabed. The flatfish has both of its eyes on the left side of its body and a mottled pattern of light and dark brown with numerous small speckles.

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Facts About Flounders For Kids

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Flounders belong to a special family of fish called Pleuronectidae, which means “side-swimmers” in scientific language!

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