Plaice

Distribution in scandinavian waters

Maximum length: 95 cm. Appearance: Behind the eyes, the plaice has 4-7 boney tubercles (bumps) that are placed in a curve. There are apparent red spots scattered on the upper side. Compare the plaice with the flounder. Depth: 0-200 m. Environment: Soft bottoms. Classification: The plaice is part of the dabfish group which is part of the boney fish group under the vertebrates.

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