About Common Dab
Common dab is a relatively small flatfish associated with sandy and muddy seabeds.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Commercial species
Habitat
Sandy and muddy seabeds.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
Winter–summer
Reproduction
Spawns in marine shelf waters. The eggs are pelagic.
Distribution around Iceland
Occurs in shallow waters on sandy or muddy seabeds around Iceland.