How can plaice be recognized by its colour pattern and bumps near the eyes?
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pleuronectiform
Body plan and sexual dimorphism in the common sole (Solea solea) and dusky flounder (Syacium papillosum).
The European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) is a flatfish that can be identified by its distinct physical characteristics:
- Colour Pattern: The fish is strikingly coloured, featuring a brown background marked with red or orange spots.12
- Bony Bumps: It possesses a row of approximately four to seven bony bumps located near its eyes.1
Like other members of the family Pleuronectidae, the plaice typically has both eyes positioned on the right side of its head.1