- European plaicePleuronectes platessa, also known as the European plaice, is a right-eyed flounder1that is oval in shape and has numerous, conspicuous orange or red spots on its brown upper side2. It belongs to the family Pleuronectidae and is a commercially important flatfish that lives on the sandy bottoms of the European shelf1. It ranges geographically from the Barents Sea to the Mediterranean1.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) is a right-eyed flounder belonging to the family Pleuronectidae. It is a commercially important flatfish that lives on the sandy bottoms of the European shelf. It ranges geographically from the Barents Sea to the Mediterranean.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaice
The plaice ( Pleuronectes platessa) is a typical flatfish. It is oval in shape and is right-eyed (if the fish is visualised swimming upright, then both the eyes are on the right side of the body). The upper side is basically brown with numerous, conspicuous orange or red spots.
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See all on WikipediaThe European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), commonly referred to as simply plaice, is a species of marine flatfish in the genus Pleuronectes of the family Pleuronectidae. See more
The European plaice is characterized, on their dorsal side, by their dark green to dark brown skin, blotched with conspicuous, but irregularly distributed, orange spots. The ventral side is pearly white. The skin is … See more
It is active at night and feeds on polychaetes, crustaceans and bivalves. Young plaice (between 1 and 2 years old) tend to consume … See more
European plaice are generally caught as part of a mixed flatfish fishery or in other groundfish fisheries. The most common gears used in these … See more
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• Information about plaice See moreEuropean plaice is a common flatfish which inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of the European shelf, usually at depths between 10 and 200 … See more
The main spawning grounds in the North Sea are located in the Southern Bight and in the eastern English Channel. Plaice are determinate … See more
Plaice is sometimes used as the fish in fish and chips, in countries where the dish is popular.
In North German and Danish cuisine, plaice is one of the … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license De schol (Pleuronectes platessa) (in Vlaanderen gewoonlijk pladijs genoemd) is een platte ruitvormige vis die samen met onder andere de bot en schar tot de scholachtigen wordt gerekend, die op hun beurt deel uitmaken van de platvissen.
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WebOct 22, 2013 · Pleuronectes platessa Linnaeus, 1758. European plaice. Add your observation in Fish Watcher. Native range | All suitable habitat | Point map | Year 2050. …
WebLearn about the plaice, a typical flatfish with orange or red spots on its upper side. Find out its distribution, habitat, diet, spawning, and commercial importance in Britain and …
WebThe European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) is a right-eyed flounder belonging to the family Pleuronectidae. It is a commercially important flatfish that lives on the sandy …
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WebPlaice is a commercially valuable European flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, with both eyes on the right side of the head. It has red or orange spots on a brown background and can reach 90 centimetres …
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WebPleuronectes platessa, also known as European plaice, is a widespread and abundant flatfish that spawns in deep water. It is exploited by fisheries throughout its range, but …
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WebJan 1, 2017 · Learn about the distribution, life cycle, migration, and commercial value of European plaice, a flatfish species in the Atlantic and Arctic seas. This reference work …
European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) | SpringerLink
WebDec 11, 2022 · Learn about the characteristics, habitat, diet, and commercial value of the European plaice, a ray-finned fish of the Pleuronectidae family. This reference work entry is part of the …
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WebStatus in World Register of Marine Species: Accepted name: Pleuronectes platessa Linnaeus, 1758 (updated 2009-06-25) Diagnosis: dorsal finrays 65-79, anal finrays 48 …
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