Author: (Pallas, 1787)
FBname: Starry flounder
Remark: Hybridizes with <i>Parophrys vetulus</i> - the hybrid, called <i>Inopsetta ischyra</i>, may be found from the Bering Sea to San Francisco, California, USA (ref. 6885).  Also hybridizes with <i>Kareius bicoloratus</i> (Ref. 27547).
Comments: Found inshore, often in very shallow water and in estuaries during the summer; moving into deeper water in the winter (Ref. 27547).  However, they may occur in deep water throughout the year (Ref. 27547).  Does not venture into water of high salinities (Ref. 28899).  Young and adults move up rivers, as much as 120 km (Ref. 27547).  Benthic (Ref. 58426).  Feeds on crustaceans, worms, small mollusks, brittle stars, and small fishes (Ref. 6885).  Important game fish (Ref. 2850).  Utilized fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, fried, boiled, microwaved, and baked (Ref. 9988).