North Island Explorer: Guide to North Vancouver Island

 

 

Starry Flounder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starry Flounder

Photo 1: A Starry Flounder caught near Hardwicke Island.

 

Starry Flounder: Platichthys stellatus

 

This righteye flounder has a diamond shape body with strong black bands on its fins.  It is an excellent sashimi fish with a surprisingly thick fillet of meat.

 

 

 

 

 

Marine Life Guide to North Vancouver Island