Blackback — Flounder

: Unlike many other flatfish, the blackback’s eyes are located on the right side of its head.

: True to their name "winter flounder," they migrate into shallow inshore bays and estuaries during late winter and spring to spawn, then move to deeper, cooler offshore waters during the summer and fall. blackback flounder

: They typically reach lengths of 12 to 18 inches and weigh 2 to 3 pounds, though specimens in deeper waters like Georges Bank can grow up to 27 inches (70 cm) and weigh nearly 8 pounds. : Unlike many other flatfish, the blackback’s eyes

: They thrive in near-freezing temperatures and even possess "antifreeze" proteins in their blood to survive in sub-zero conditions. Habitat and Migration : Unlike many other flatfish