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A saltwater fish found in the Atlantic off the U.S. and European coasts. There are five species found in the Atlantic waters near the U.S., but none are particularly good for eating.

A saltwater fish that has flaky white flesh when cooked and a mild flavor. It is one of the varieties of flatfish that are characterized by their flat oval bodies, horizontal swimming style, and eyes that are on one side of their head.

A saltwater whitefish that has, mildly flavored, flaky flesh. The most desirable halibut with the best flavor usually weigh less than 10 pounds.

A category of fish that are characterized by their narrow bodies that are flat and oval-shaped. Similar to other varieties of fish, the flatfish begins live swimming in the same manner and position as other types of fish but as it matures, a swimming style develops that becomes horizontal rather than vertical.

A saltwater flatfish, found in European waters, which has a firm, white flesh that is lean and delicately flavored.