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Quick facts

Water typeMarine/Freshwater
Common in IcelandYes
NativeNo
Commercial speciesNo
Game fishNo
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About European Flounder

European flounder uses both marine and fresh water and has spread through Icelandic river systems.

Habitat

Estuaries, coastal waters and lower reaches of rivers.

Spawning habitat

Marine waters.

Distribution around Iceland

Occurs in coastal waters and estuaries and enters Icelandic freshwater systems.
SourceLast verified: 08/09/2026