9K views · 147 reactions | Happy flounder Friday! The starry flounder is a flatfish. It starts life upright, like most fish. But as an adult, its body flattens and one eye moves to join the other. Allowing its flat body to burrow easily below the sand for safety. | Shedd Aquarium | Facebook

Like all flatfish, this starry flounder has both eyes located on the same side of its body! This adaptation allows them to lie on the seafloor and watch for prey, ready to ambush smaller fish who get too close. #flatfish #adaptations #oregon #oregoncoast #oregoncoastaquarium | Oregon Coast Aquarium