Sole—a shallow-water fish, common in the Irish Sea, and particularly abundant in southern waters down to Morocco.
Plaice—inhabits northern waters—all round Britain and Iceland.
Flounder—inhabits estuaries, for example, of the North Sea and the Baltic.
Halibut—inhabits northern waters. It attains a large size, six feet or more.
Fig. 3
LEMON SOLE (Pleuronectes microcephalus)
Length up to 16 ins.
Food.—Small crustaceans and worms.
Range.—From North of Europe to the Bay of Biscay.
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SKATE (Raia batis)