Left eyed flatfish which is almost circular in shape. Skin is scaleless and the colour varies greatly but is usually a shade of brown with black spots and brown speckles and white underside. Eyes are small and mouth is relatively large.
Distribution
Seen as more common in the south but actually found throughout the UK on sandy, muddy and light broken ground.
Feeds On
Small fish, prawns and crustaceans.
- Scientific name: Scophthalmus maximus
- Size: Up to 5ft and 50lbs. UK shore caught typically 2-6lbs.
- UK minimum size: 16ins/41cm
- UK shore caught record: 28lb 8oz
- IUCN Status: NT (Near Threatened)
