The American plaice is a flatfish found in the North Atlantic, characterized by its oval, brownish body and small head. It primarily feeds on invertebrates and small fish. Preferring sandy or muddy bottoms, it inhabits depths of up to 1,640 feet. Typically, it reaches about 20 inches and weighs around 4 pounds, exhibiting a sedentary lifestyle. This summary is AI generated
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Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch American plaice.