Where Does Starry Flounder Live?

Starry Flounder lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Starry Flounder

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the intertidal zone down to about 375 meters (1,230 feet), but most common in less than 100 meters.

Environment

Prefers soft bottoms (sand, mud, gravel) in estuaries, bays, and nearshore coastal areas. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities, from nearly freshwater to full seawater, and can often be found in the lower reaches of rivers.

Geographic range

North Pacific Ocean, from Southern California (USA) north to Alaska, across the Bering Sea, and south along the Asian coast to Korea and Japan. Also found in the Arctic Ocean.

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