Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Windowpane Flounder
Scophthalmus aquosus
Also called: Sand Dab, Sand Flounder
Identification
Round, disc-shaped flatfish with both eyes on the left side; thin, almost translucent body.
Habitat
Sandy and muddy bottoms.
Behavior
Lives buried on the bottom; mostly inactive.
How to Catch
Worms and small baits fished on the bottom; usually bycatch.
Notes
A small flatfish; often discarded.