About Lemon Sole
Lemon sole is a flatfish occurring widely on the continental shelf around Iceland.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Commercial species
Habitat
Hard, sandy and gravel seabeds.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
April–September; mainly spring and summer
Reproduction
Spawns in marine shelf waters. Eggs and larvae are pelagic during their early development.
Distribution around Iceland
Occurs in benthic habitats around Iceland, particularly in warmer waters.