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Quick facts

SizeUp to 60 cm
WeightUp to 2.5 kg
LifespanUp to 25 years
Depth18–1570 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round.

About Witch Flounder

Witch flounder is a flatfish primarily associated with soft seabeds.

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland
  • Native species
  • Commercial species

Habitat

Soft muddy and sandy seabeds.

Diet

Benthic animals.

Distribution around Iceland

Occurs on soft seabeds around Iceland.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026