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Quick facts

SizeUp to 40 cm
WeightUp to 1 kg
LifespanUp to 12 years
Depth20–150 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round in shallow waters.

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.

Diet

Benthic animals.

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.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026