The Black plaice (Pseudopleuronectes obscurus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pleuronectidae that grows up to 56 cm.
Description
The black plaice is a flatfish (Pleuronectidae) from cold coastal waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 56 cm and has an oval, strongly flattened, dark-brown body with both eyes on the right side and a rough skin on the eyed side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and searches for small worms, crustaceans and molluscs. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black plaice?
The Black plaice has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Black plaice live?
The Black plaice lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Black plaice get?
The Black plaice grows to a maximum of about 56 cm. On average the species is around 35 cm.
Is the Black plaice dangerous to humans?
No, the Black plaice is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudopleuronectes
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