Flounder Collection (#2)

Four raw fish including flounder and trout

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Largescale Flounder camouflaged on black sand. Date:

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Panther Flounder. Date:

Cockatoo flounder on black sand, North Sulawesi
Cockatoo flounder (Samaris cristatus) on black sand with bright white spine fins spread out, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Peacock flounder camouflaged against the sea floor, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A flounder blends into its reef surroundings
A flounder (Bothus sp.) blends into its reef surroundings in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Peacock Flounder on sand on caribbean reef

The face of a Peacock Flounder camouflaged on the ocean floor, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Octopus fleeing mimicking a flounder, North Sulawesi
Octopus fleeing mimicking a flounder, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Flounder, Pleuronectes flessus, British fishes, Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837, (Author)

The Fishwife, 1672 (oil on canvas)
XOS2909712 The Fishwife, 1672 (oil on canvas) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 36.5x39.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Shrimp and eel, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581 - 1656

Flounder

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Angler Flatfish camouflaged on black sand Date:

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Kai Sole Date:

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Kai Sole Date:

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Largescale Flounder camouflaged on sand during night dive Date:

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Largescale Flounder camouflaged on sand during night dive Date:

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Carpet Sole on black sand TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Carpet Sole

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Leopard Flounder close-up of eye Jahir dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Leopard Flounder

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Carpet Sole on black sand TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Carpet Sole

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Juvenile Largescale Flounder camouflaged on black sand on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Juvenile Largescale Flounder

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TK1

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Intermediate Flounder camouflaged on black sand Torpedo Alley dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Intermediate Flounder

European Flounder (Platichthys flesus) immature, caught by fishermen fishing on tidal river joining entrance to dock, River Ribble, Preston Dock, Preston, Lancashire, England, February

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Peacock flounder lying camouflaged in sandy seabed in Tobago (Bothus lunatus) Date:

Ocellated Flounder (Pseudorhombus dupliciocellatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Flat fish being filleted with a knife on chopping board, high angle view

Scissors being used to trim the fins off flat fish, high angle view

Flat fish being skinned with a knife on wooden chopping board, high angle view

Scales being scraped off flat fish with a metal fish scaler, high angle view

Scissors being used to trim the fins of flat fish, high angle view

Halibut, side view

Flounder (Platichthys flesus), head in profile

Witch, underside

Flatfish (Pleuronectes sp.) on sea floor. The markings and colouring on the surface of the fish allow it to camouflage on the sea floor

Arnoglossus scapha
Ff. 193. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Paralichthys adspersus, fine flounder
Fish labelled Hippoglossus kingii collected by Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Isalnds. From his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Solea lunata, sole
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Largescale Flounder (Engyprosopon grandisquama) adult, camouflaged on seabed at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

European Flounder (Platichthys flesus) immature, on beach at low tide, Cumbria, England, june

Fish - Flounder (Platichthys flesus) Flounders on pebbles / well camouflaged

Flounder (Bothus sp.). Flounder undergo metamorphosis during their development. When they are born, flounder have one eye on either side of their body

Righteye Flounder - These fish have amazing camouflage, almost invisible against the sand. Secret Bay, Bali
VT-8454 Righteye FLOUNDER - camouflaged on seabed Secret Bay, Bali. Indonesia These fish have amazing camouflage, almost invisible against the sand. Fm

Left Eye Flounder VT 5572 Bothus mancus - Camouflage © Photographers Name ARDEA LONDON
VT-5572 LEFT EYE FLOUNDER - Camouflaged Bothus mancus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Flounder UK marine
PM-8840 FLOUNDER UK marine Platichthys flesus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Atlantic / Winter Flounder - camouflaged
KEL-42 Atlantic / Winter Flounder - camouflaged Coastal Waters, Atlantic, USA Pseudopleuronectes americanus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Starry Flounder KEL 55 Platichthys stellaus - Camouflage. Monterey Bay, California © Ken Lucas ARDEA LONDON
KEL-55 STARRY FLOUNDER - CAMOUFLAGED Monterey Bay, California Platichthys stellaus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Flounder, a group of flat fish that inhabit the ocean depths, mesmerize with their unique characteristics. From larval flounders gracefully gliding through the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines to cattle grazing around floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Harvey near Sandy Point, these fascinating creatures captivate our attention. In a vintage photograph captured in 1936 by Walker Evans, we catch a glimpse of a bustling fish market sign in Beaufort, South Carolina. The image transports us back in time and reminds us of the rich history surrounding this delectable delicacy. Underwater explorations reveal post-larval flounders with extended fins during blackwater night dives in Seraya, Karangasem, Bali. These enchanting encounters take place amidst the vastness of the Indian Ocean and remind us of the hidden wonders beneath its surface. The artwork "Low Tide at Susaki - A Set of Five" from c. 1828/30 showcases how flounders adapt to changing environments as they navigate shallow waters during low tide. Their ability to camouflage themselves against sandy bottoms is truly remarkable. As we embark on fishing adventures or simply enjoy seafood feasts, it's essential to appreciate the intricate beauty and diversity found within marine ecosystems. Flounder coexist alongside other fishes depicted in an exquisite 19th-century artwork created by Kubo Shunman – reminding us that harmony exists even among different species. Lastly, an adorable seal basking under sunlight captures our hearts while emphasizing the interconnectedness between land and sea. This charming creature serves as a reminder that they are not alone but share their habitat with various marine life forms. Whether you encounter them at your local fish market or witness their graceful movements underwater, let's celebrate these magnificent creatures – for they are part of nature's tapestry that constantly amazes and inspires us all.