Hul'q'umi'num' name:

p’uwi’

English Name:

starry flounder

Scientific Name:

Platichthys stellatus

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Description

Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution

There are numerous types of flounders in British Columbian waters, including the starry flounder, known as p’uwi’. Starry flounders may be identified by the alternating dark and light bands of color on their fins. The starry flounder is a flavorful food fish.

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