Author: (Linnaeus, 1766)
FBname: Summer flounder
Comments: Adults usually prefer hard sandy substrate where they can burrow; can exploit a broad range of lower and mid-estuary habitats including salt marsh creeks and seagrass beds, which usually have muddy or silty substrates , as well as sand flats (Ref. 26621).  Occur in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters.  Utilized fresh and frozen; can be steamed, fried, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).  Exported fresh to Japan for sashimi.