New Zealand sole

Order Pleuronectiformes

Family Pleuronectidae

Flat bony fish of almost regular oval body and highly compressed. It differs from common sole (Solea solea) in its lighter color. It can measure up to 35 cm and weigh up to 0.6 kg.

Characteristics

FAO code
ZNZ

Specie
Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae

Type
White fish

FAO Fishing Areas

Area 81: the Southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean

Fishing seasons

feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec

International denominations

France Camarde de Nouvelle-Zélande

Portugal Solha

United Kingdom New Zealand sole

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