Flounder
Flounder, sometimes also called sole, is often used as a replacement for plaice, because it is less expencive. However, the flesh is not as firm and flavourful as that of plaice and for that reason flounder is often used in breaded products.
Habitat
The flounder lives from the tidal zone down to depths of approx. 25 m. It lives close to brackish water in fiords and river deltas during the summer but migrates to deeper and warmer waters during the winter.
Biology
The flounder spawns at depths of 40-100 m in early spring. It is sexually mature at 3-4 years of age, when it is 20-30 cm long. The flounder feeds on sea flees, shrimp, mussels, and various fry.
Catching Methods
Fish traps, set nets, ring nets and costal line.
Catching Area
Nutritional Value
The flounder is low in saturated fat and high in protein, as well as being low in calories. It is also contains Vitamin D, niacin, Vitamin B6, phosphorus and potassium, and is a very good source Vitamin B12 and selenium.
Size
Typical size: 50 cm
Name
Latin: Platichthys flesus
German: Flunder
French: Flet
Spanish: Platija Europea
Italian: Passera pianuzza
Danish: Skrubbe
Dutch: Bot
Portugese: Solha das pedras
Inspiration
Mistaken Identities
The flouder is often mistaken for plaice, because it sometimes has red spots, but it is easy to tell them apart, since the flounder has very rough skin.
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