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The Hartfeld's sole (Heteromycteris hartzfeldii) is a saltwater fish of the family Soleidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
Hartzfeld's sole is a small flatfish (sole) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an oval, strongly flattened, brown-mottled body with both eyes on the same side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of shallow coastal and estuarine water and hunts small worms and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans and has little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Hartfeld's sole?
The Hartfeld's sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Flattened marbled body with eyes on one side; burrowing sole
Where does the Hartfeld's sole live?
The Hartfeld's sole lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Hartfeld's sole get?
The Hartfeld's sole grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Hartfeld's sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Hartfeld's sole is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Hartfeld's sole edible?
The Hartfeld's sole is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Heteromycteris
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