Arctfe Flounder 



The genus Liopsetta is represented by 2 species, the most 

 important of which is known as the Arctic flounder, L. glacialis. 



This small flounder is found in Bering Sea on both shores, 

 at least as far south on the American side as Bristol Bay. Though 

 small, its great abundance and delicious flavour make it a food- 

 fish of much importance. 



The other species, L. putnami, is the eel-back flounder. It is 

 found from Cape Cod northward at least to Labrador. It is a 



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