Wide-eyed flounder
| Scientific name | Bothus podas |
|---|---|
| Family | Bothidae |
| FAO code | OUB |
General characteristics of the species
Flat bone fish. Eyes on the left side of the body, very wide apart, especially in males. Brown or greenish in color, covered with light and dark spots on the back. The blind (ventral) area is white. It can reach a total length of up to about 40 cm.
| Other information | |
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| Main fishing gear | Lines and hooks (hand lines and longlines). |
| Main ways of presenting the product | Packed in polyethylene boxes. Cool, on ice. |