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The Cadenat's sole (Pegusa cadenati) is a saltwater fish of the family Soleidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of the continental shelf.
Description
Cadenat's sole is an oval sole of the family Soleidae (true soles) reaching about 18 cm. The elongate-oval body has a rounded snout and both eyes on the right side; the small mouth is inferior. The brown upper side bears fine dark speckles, good camouflage on sand and mud bottoms. The species lives on soft bottoms of the continental shelf along the West African coast, often half-buried. On the bottom it searches, mainly at night, for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. With its fine flesh it is a valued commercial fish, related to the well-known common sole, landed by the West African bottom fishery.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cadenat's sole?
The Cadenat's sole has a flatfish-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Oval, right-eyed sole with a rounded snout; the brown upper side bears fine dark speckles, good camouflage on sand.
Where does the Cadenat's sole live?
The Cadenat's sole lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of the continental shelf.
How big does the Cadenat's sole get?
The Cadenat's sole grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Cadenat's sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Cadenat's sole is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Cadenat's sole edible?
Yes, the Cadenat's sole is a highly prized food fish.
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Same genus Pegusa
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