Fishing for European plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

The European plaice is a flatfish known for its distinctive orange spots and smooth, brownish-green body. It inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching lengths of 12-24 inches and weighing 2-7 pounds, it feeds on invertebrates like worms and crustaceans. The plaice is mostly nocturnal, burying itself in sediment during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 656 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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