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European Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

About

One of Europe's most commercially important flatfish, recognised by the distinctive orange-red spots on its brown upper side. It lies camouflaged on sandy seabeds in UK coastal waters and has a sweet, delicate flavour.

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Quick Facts

Category
Fish
Latin name
Pleuronectes platessa
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.