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When is a good time to fish for winter flounder?
March or Febuary
Winter flounder is a good source of wich vitiman?
vitiman B
What are the predators of the winter flounder?
Predators of the winter flounder:Large fish, including striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder
What happens to a winter flounder when it is born?
Both it's eyes are on the same side.
What is the best bait for winter flounder?
finger mullet, minnow, mummichogs, bloodworms, and grass shrimp
Where are winter flounder found?
Winter flounder are found in estuaries, coastal waters, and offshore fishing banks along the Atlantic coast of North America.
How long does a winter flounder live?
Winter flounders live 15 to 18 years and grow to more than 2 feet in length.
What is the habitat of the winter flounder(looks)?
Habitat. Muddy or vegetated river bottoms; young are common in shallow waters in summer.
What is the winter flounders nickname?
Black back
What is the range of climate for the winter flounder?
12.0–29.1 °C
What do winter flounder eat?
Winter flounder eat food items included shrimps, small crabs, and other crustaceans; ascidians; holothurians; squids.
How do current conservation efforts aim to protect this important species?
main goals of the ESA is to conserve the areas or habitat features that threatened and endangered species depend on for survival and recovery
Can the winter flounder be seen as an example of the delicate balance between human activity and the management of natural resources?
Yes
Which side are the winter flounders eyes on?
Eyes are located on the right side of the body as adults, making them a dextral or right-eyed flatfish.
When do winter flounder feed?
Flounders depend on sight to find their food, and feed mostly during the day.
What is the difference between a summer and winter flounder?
Their mouths are smaller and have less distinct teeth compared to the summer flounder.
What is the significance of the winter flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) in the North Atlantic ecosystem?
provides an opportunity for aquaculture development in some of the colder waters along the Atlantic Canadian coast previously deemed unsuitable for fish culture.
How does its brownish coloring and flat body enhance its ability to adapt to shallow waters?
It blends with the sand of the shallow waters
In what ways does the winter flounder's unique camouflage help it blend into its environment?
When flounders swim near the surface to feed, their skin becomes almost see-through.
Why is March considered prime for harvesting winter flounder?
March is when the fish return, to February when the bulk of the fish have moved offshore.
What challenges do winter flounder populations face due to overfishing and environmental changes?
habitat degradation, heavy fishing pressure, low genetic variability, and possibly climate change