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
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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American plaice
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American plaice
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