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Lemon Sole

Average size 25-35 cm. Graded according to weight from 175 to 600+ gms with the most common grades between 300-500 gms. Species restricted to New Zealand only. Colour grey or brown with irregular faintly darker marbled pattern, blind side white. Shape oval, widest part well forward of centre. Scales rough (smooth in all flounders). Occurs in coastal waters all around New Zealand but most common in the south, to depths of 100 m. Caught by trawling; landed all year round.
Lemon Sole
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