Right-sided flatfish with a similar shape to a Dover sole. Colour is usually a light speckled brown. Fins continue around most of body and tail fin is very small and rounded. Distinctive rosette shaped nostril is present on the underside of this species.
Distribution
UK distribution is limited to the southern coasts of the England and Wales and the southern waters of Ireland. Distribution extends to parts of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea.
Feeds On
Small marine creatures such as prawns and worms.
- Scientific name: Pegusa lascaris
- Size: Up to 40cm and 3lbs
- UK minimum size: N/a
- UK shore caught record: N/a
- IUCN status: NE (Not Evaluated)
