FishyAF Blog — Species Quest

Fluke, also known as Paralichthys dentatus, are a type of flatfish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, oval-shaped bodies and their distinctive, black-and-white striped markings. Fluke are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Fluke are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with sandy or muddy bottoms. The average length and weight of a fluke can...

Cunner, also known as Tautogolabrus adspersus, are a type of wrasse found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, oval-shaped bodies and their distinctive, black-and-white striped markings. Cunner are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Cunner are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The average length and weight of a cunner can...

Horned sculpin, also known as Myoxocephalus scorpius, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, as well as in the Arctic and Baltic Sea. They are characterized by their elongated, spiny bodies, which are typically a mottled brown or green color. Horned sculpin have large, spiny fins and a distinctive, horn-like protrusion on the top of their head, which gives them their name. Horned sculpin are typically found in cold, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The...

Winter flounder, also known as Pseudopleuronectes americanus, are a type of flatfish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from the Gulf of Maine to the Carolinas. They are characterized by their oval-shaped bodies, which are a mottled brown color on the upper side and white on the underside. Winter flounder have both eyes on the same side of their head, which allows them to lie on the seafloor and blend in with their surroundings. Winter flounder are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas...