Arrowtooth Flounder
Atheresthes stomias
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
FlounderArrowtooth halibutTurbotPaltus
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stocks are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Mild, sweet flavor.
Texture
Delicate.
Color
Arrowtooth flounder meat is white.
Health benefits
Flounder is a good, low-fat source of B vitamins and niacin.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady