The Oriental sole (Brachirus orientalis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Soleidae that grows up to 38 cm.
Description
The oriental sole is a sole-like flatfish (Soleidae) from coastal and brackish water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 38 cm and has an oval, strongly flattened, dark-brown body with both eyes on the right side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms of estuaries and shallow coastal water and searches for small worms, crustaceans and molluscs. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Oriental sole?
The Oriental sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Oriental sole live?
The Oriental sole lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Oriental sole get?
The Oriental sole grows to a maximum of about 38 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Oriental sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Oriental sole is harmless to humans.
Is the Oriental sole edible?
Yes, the Oriental sole is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Brachirus
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