Flat Fish Collection

Big Skate San Pedro Bay, California
KEL-113 BIG SKATE - ON SHINGLE San Pedro Bay, California. Raja binoculata Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish
FLO4652705 Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish, Entelurus aequoreus Sygnatus aequorens 3, tropical fish species 4,5

Flat fish
LLM454634 Flat fish by Smit, Joseph (1836-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flat fish. The Royal Natural History, ed Richard Lydekker (Frederick Warne, 1896).); © Look and Learn

Study of a Flat Fish (bodycolour on paper)
1214607 Study of a Flat Fish (bodycolour on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 56.8 x39.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Military Life at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)
1616569 Military Life at Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Life at Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Common Skate - Egg Case / Mermaid's purse
DWG-657 Common Skate - Egg Case / Mermaid's purse Raja batis D. W. Greenslade Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Thornback Skate - underside of young UK marine
PM-3226 Thornback Skate fish - underside of young UK Raja clavata Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) flat fish

Illustration of man holding European Turbot (Psetta maxima) caught in Black Sea region of Turkey

Skeleton of a lemon sole fish, side view

Dover sole on white background

Close-up of dover sole

Close-up of brill

Petrale sole served sauteed with green beans, lemon, herbs and sauce, view from above

Using a knife to cut fillets off a raw turbot

Filleting fish with knife, close-up

Grilled Dover sole served with green beans, potatoes and lemon slices, view from above

Using salt to get a firm grip on fish fillet, skin-side down, before skinning

Filleting fish, close-up

Petrale Sole (Eopsetta jordani) flat fish

Witch, underside

Grilled flat fish in butter and herb sauce, on serving plate with spoon and fork, view from above

France, Pas de Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, fish market, sole fish

Dover sole, high angle view

John Dory fish, side view

Lemon sole, view from above

Halibut, view from above

Plaice, view from above

Turbot, high angle view

Lemon sole, close-up

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

Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) adult, close-up of head, camouflaged on gravel, The Wash, Lincolnshire, England, March

Kai Sole (Aseraggodes kaianus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Plaice, European coasts, North Atlantic and North Sea. Fish lies on its left side
PM-10802 Plaice European coasts, North Atlantic and North Sea. Pleuronectes platessa Fish lies on its left side, with left eye migrating to the upper surface during metamorphosis

Banded Sole - Indonesia
LEE-181 Banded Sole Indonesia Soleichthys heterorhinos Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Carpet Sole (Liachirus melanospilus) adult, camouflaged on seabed at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

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

Conquered Wakasa dried flatfish. Print shows fishermen drying flatfish on racks. Date 1859

Constanta - Romania - Mamaia Beach shown inside the rather unusual surrounds of a Plaice Fish! Date: 1907

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

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

Lemon Sole (Microstomus kitt) Well camouflaged against shingle

Left-eyed flounder (Bothus sp.) camouflaged on the seabed. When the left-eyed flounder is born it has an eye on each side of its body and swims upright

Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa). This is a bottom dwelling flatfish that lives at depths of up to 100 metres. Ranging from the Barents Sea north of Russia to the Mediterranean

Leopard flounder (Bothus pantherinus) camouflaged on the seabed. When the leopard flounder is born it has an eye on each side of its body and swims upright

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

Leopard flounder in sand. Close-up of the head of a Leopard flounder camouflaged on the seabed. The leopard flounder (Bothus pantherinus), which grows to about 35 centimetres in length

Turbot on the seabed
Turbot (Psetta maxima) on the seabed. The Turbot is a large left-eyed flatfish. It is found primarily close to the shore in sandy shallow waters throughout the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Flat Fish: From Big Skate in San Pedro Bay to Dover Sole in Coastal NW Europe & Med" Dive into the depths of San Pedro Bay, California and encounter the majestic Big Skate, a magnificent flat fish that glides gracefully through the ocean. Explore the coastal regions of Northwest Europe and Mediterranean where you'll find the Dover/Common Sole, a prized delicacy known for its delectable taste and unique texture. Immerse yourself in an exquisite bodycolour study capturing the intricate details of a Flat Fish, showcasing its mesmerizing patterns and colors. Step back in time with an enchanting engraving depicting Military Life at Halifax, Nova Scotia, featuring flat fish as part of their maritime ecosystem. Uncover nature's wonders with a glimpse into the mysterious world of Common Skate - Egg Case/Mermaid's purse; these intriguing structures hold life within them. Marvel at Thornback Skate's underside as young marine creatures reveal their beauty beneath UK waters – truly a sight to behold. Witness an illustration capturing man's triumph while holding European Turbot caught in Turkey's Black Sea region; showcasing both skill and bounty from these rich waters. Take a closer look at the delicate skeleton of Lemon Sole fish from a side view – highlighting its elegant structure that enables it to glide effortlessly along sandy seabeds. Appreciate simplicity with Dover Sole showcased on a pristine white background – allowing its natural beauty to shine through without distractions. Zoom in on Brill, another member of the flat fish family, revealing intricate scales and stunning coloration up close – nature's artwork at its finest.