Limanda limanda

Flat-fishes

  • Dab
  • Kliesche
  • Schar
  • Limande
  • Limanda
  • Limanda

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 150 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 40 cm
  • Maximum age known : 12 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!