Flatfish

/flˈætfɪʃ/

/ˈfɫætˌfɪʃ/

Flatfish

any bottom-dwelling marine fish with a flat body, a color similar to the seabed and both eyes on the upper side of the body

What is "flatfish"?

Flatfish is a type of fish that is characterized by its unique physical features, particularly its flattened body shape. These fish have a distinctive shape, with both eyes located on one side of their head, and their bodies are flat and asymmetrical. Most flatfish species are bottom-dwellers, living in sandy or muddy seabeds. They are also prized for their culinary value and are commonly used in various seafood dishes. Some examples of flatfish include halibut, flounder, sole, turbot, and plaice.

sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish; usually served as thin fillets

Examples

1. Similarly, shallow-water flatfish use their entire bodies as one big fin to hoist themselves up off the sand.

2. Number 1 Flatfish Flatfish enjoy a wide distribution all-over the world ranging from the Arctic to Antarctica.

3. Number 1 Flatfish Flatfish enjoy a wide distribution all-over the world ranging from the Arctic to Antarctica.

4. That one fish that we bought this morning, that huge Flatfish.

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