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Alaska Plaice
Overview
- Scientific Name: Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus
- US Market Name(s): Plaice
- Canada Market Name(s): Plaice, Alaska Plaice
Culinary Profile
Alaska Plaice flesh is moderately oily - white - tender and offers a mild flavour.
Description
Similar to other members of the Flatfish Family - Alaska Plaice have eyes on the same side of their head. Alaska Plaice can grow to be 60 cm long - however, the majority of landings are approximately 30 cm long.
Habitat
Alaska Plaice live on the bottom of the continental shelf - at depths up to 1,968 feet. This Flatfish finds its home in the Northern Pacific Ocean - ranging from the Gulf of Alaska in the east - to the Chukchi Sea in the north – and the Sea of Japan in the west.
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Sustainability Status
In general - Pacific Flatfish populations - including Alaska Plaice are considered healthy. The most common method of catch for this species is bottom-trawling. This fishing method may result in considerable habitat degradation and has significant bycatch concerns. Still - Pacific Flatfish are a good alternative to Atlantic Flatfish species - which are overfished.
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