Science Name: | Platichthys stellatus |
Other Names: | California flounder |
Where to Find
Starry flounders occur from Santa Barbara, California, to Arctic Alaska and the
Sea of Japan.
Habitat
They occur over sand, mud and gravel bottoms in coastal ocean waters, bays,
sloughs and even fresh water. Starry flounders are found from depths of a few
inches to more than 900 feet.
Feeding Habits
Small starry flounders eat mostly worms and small crustaceans. As they grow they
eat progressively more crabs, clams, sand dollars and brittle stars. Large
individuals also eat some fishes, among them sardines, sanddabs and surfperch.