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Quick facts

SizeUp to 60 cm
WeightUp to 2.9 kg
LifespanUp to 15 years
Depth1–100 m
Water typeMarine/Freshwater
Best timeIn coastal waters and estuaries during the warmer part of the year.

About European Flounder

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

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland

Habitat

Estuaries, coastal waters and lower reaches of rivers.

Diet

Benthic invertebrates and other small animals.

Spawning and reproduction

Period

Winter–spring

Reproduction

Marine waters.

Distribution around Iceland

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