The barfin flounder is a large flatfish of the northwestern Pacific that does not occur naturally along U.S. coasts. Broad dark bars cross its long upper and lower fins, and the scales on the side with the eyes feel rough.
Appearance
Appearance
This large flatfish can reach about 2.3 ft (70 cm). Broad dark bars run across its long upper and lower fins, and the scales on its eyed side feel rough.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
northwestern Pacific seafloor
Range
Its range includes northern Japan, Korea, the southern Sea of Okhotsk, and nearby Russian waters. It does not occur naturally along US coasts.