European plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
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European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) is a marine fish of the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm, with a maximum published weight of 7 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–200 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7.0 kg |
| Depth Range | 0-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Fishing Information
Taxonomy
| Order | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Family | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| Species | Pleuronectes platessa |
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