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Megrim
Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis
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BIOLOGY
A common flatfish found in shelf seas throughout the North East Atlantic. Megrim spawns in spring in deep water off Iceland, and between January and April along the edge of the continental shelf to the southwest and west of the British Isles. For both sexes combined, 50% of individuals mature at about 20cms at 2.5 years old. Males reach first maturity at a lower length and age than females. It can attain a length of about 60cm, although more usually 35-45cm, and a maximum age of 14-15 years.
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ADVICE
The state of megrim stocks is generally unknown but indications are they are stable. Megrim are a more sustainable alternative to some of the more overfished flatfish stocks including plaice and sole. Avoid eating immature fish (less than 20-25 cms) and during their spawning season (January to April).
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