Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Turbot
Comments: Adults live on sandy, rocky or mixed bottoms; rather common in brackish waters.  Feed mainly on other bottom-living fishes (sand-eels, gobies, etc.), and also, to a lesser extent, on larger crustaceans and bivalves.  Batch spawner (Ref. 51846).  Spawning season is between April and August; pelagic eggs.  May reach 25 kg (Ref. 9988).  Highly esteemed food fish.  Utilized fresh or frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).