Where Does European Plaice Live?

European Plaice lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find European Plaice

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 10-200 meters, but can range from shallow coastal waters (especially juveniles) to deeper offshore areas.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms of coastal waters, estuaries, and offshore banks. Prefers soft substrates for burrowing.

Geographic range

Northeast Atlantic Ocean, from the Barents Sea and Iceland south to the Mediterranean Sea and the coast of North Africa. Also found in the Baltic Sea.

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