European Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)

FishverifiedLeast Concern

Pleuronectes platessa

Linnaeus, 1758

European Plaice

Also known as: Schol, Plaice, Flatfish, Fluke, Hen Fish, Plaice-Fluke

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About

Habitat

Demersal

Depth

0–200 m

Max size

1 m

Max weight

7 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

50 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Pleuronectiformes

Family

Pleuronectidae

Where to find it

common

Denmark France (Atlantic)Ireland Norway Sweden United Kingdom

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