About Flounders (Platichthys flesus)

Migratory fish, which is most of the year found in estuaries. During winter, adults retreat to deeper, warmer waters, where they spawn in spring. The growing larvae are moving to the coast. Juveniles live in shallow coastal waters and estuaries, which are also the summer feeding grounds for the adults

They can reach 60cm in length and 14 kg in weitght. Known to grow 15 years old.

Diet

Juveniles of less than a year old feed on plankton and larvae of insects, juveniles of more than a year and adults feed on benthic fauna, including small fishes and invertebrates.

Use

Marketed fresh and frozen; can be steamed, fried, boiled, microwaved and baked.