Least ConcernSea Lamprey
Petromyzon marinus
Bony fish · Pleuronectiformes · Pleuronectidae
Pleuronectes platessa
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
One-year-old fish keep strictly to the coast, while older age classes spread gradually into deeper water.
Weight
3.9 kg on average
Size
up to 1 m
Life expectancy
45 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: ScienceDirect; ICES FishMap; FishBase; Academia.edu
Best time: From December to March, during spawning, when it gathers in shallow areas of the North Sea and the north-eastern Atlantic.
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The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
