Dab (Limanda limanda)

Dab (Limanda limanda)

Eimear Barry wit one of the heaviest Dab of 2012, caught at Clonakilty

Eimear Barry wit one of the heaviest Dab of 2012, caught at Clonakilty

Specimen weight: 0.6 kgs (1.32 lbs)
Record: 2 lbs 5.5oz, Cork Harbour, 2002

Eyes and colour on the right side, on which the scales are rough when rubbed towards the head. Lateral line strongly curved over the pectoral fin. Sandy with black and orange. flecks on the eyed side. Except in the body cavity region, the blind side is translucent bluishwhite even in large examples. Grows to about 2 lb.

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