Pseudopleuronectes americanus

Winter flounder | Plie rouge | TSN Code 172905

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Thick-bodied; rounded fins and nearly-straight lateral line
• Small mouth; scales between the eyes
• Number of anal fin rays: 44-58 (35-41 for smooth flounder)
• Occasionally bicolored underside: 'black-belly'

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 316
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 0
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 1
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 0
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 0

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Winter vs Smooth flounder

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Flatfishes
• Winter vs Smooth flounder