Dab

Saltwater
Dab - Irish Sea Saltwater Fish Species
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Irish Name:
Deabhóg
Scientific Name:
Limanda limanda

Description

Small flatfish common on sandy bottoms. Rough scales distinguish from similar species.

Identification

Flat oval body. Sandy-brown. Rough skin texture. Eyes on right side.

Where to Find Dab

Sea Locations (8)

Claremont Beach, Sutton
Dublin · Present
Dollymount Strand
Dublin · Present
Donabate
Dublin · Present
Dún Laoghaire East Pier
Dublin · Present
Killiney Beach
Dublin · Present
River Liffey (Dublin City)
Dublin · Present
Rogerstown Estuary
Dublin · Present
Velvet Strand, Portmarnock
Dublin · Present
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Species Information
  • Category Sea
  • Habitat Saltwater
  • Average Weight 0.25 kg
Specimen Threshold

Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:

Weight 0.680 kg
(1.50 lbs)
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Community Photos (2)

Dab by David Ogilvie
David Ogilvie
Dab by Patrick maxwell
Patrick maxwell

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