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 Sand Flounder
Rhombosolea New Zealand - Dab, Japan -
Karei, France - Plie de sable de Nouvelle Zelande, Germany -
Flunder, Greece - Chematida, Italy - Passera pianuzza,
Spain - PlatijaAverage size 10-14 inches. Occurs around New Zealand only. Color
brownish to greenish grey, blind side white. Adult diamond-shaped, but
juveniles more rounded and easily confused with young yellowbelly
flounders. Distinguished from yellowbelly by larger eyes, color, and adult
angular shape. Found throughout New Zealand coastal waters down to Caught by trawl and set net. Available throughout the year. The most
abundant
Upper side fillets slightly darker than under side but whiten on cooking. Flesh moist, with delicate texture. FAMILY: Pleuronectidae (righteye flounders)
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flounder
species in New Zealand. A small to moderate resource, with an annual yield
of perhaps 1000 to 2000 tons.
