Hogchoker

Also called: Small Sole

Small, oval flatfish with both eyes on the right side, a tiny mouth, mottled brown upper surface, and fins fringing the body.

Estuaries and lower rivers over sand or mud; can enter freshwater.

Rests partly buried on the bottom and feeds on small invertebrates.

Usually an incidental catch on small bottom-fished baits.

Distinguish from larger flounders by its size, shape, and small mouth.