Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
Status
Physical
Summer Flounder are large, flat fish with a distinctive ivory to light brown coloration and white blotchy spots. They attain an average size of 15 to 20 inches and a weight of 25 lbs. Females are larger than males.
Habitat
P. dentatus range from Maine through North Florida. They inhabit estuaries and coastal waters, and are bottom dwellers.
Feeding
P. dentatus are carnivorous, and hunt small fishes, squid, worms, shrimp, and other crustaceans.



