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Dusky sole (Lepidopsetta mochigarei) — Pleuronectidae

Dusky sole

Lepidopsetta mochigarei

The Dusky sole (Lepidopsetta mochigarei) is a saltwater fish of the family Pleuronectidae that grows up to 40 cm.

Length
40 cm
Water
Saltwater
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Dusky sole is a flatfish (Pleuronectidae) from coastal waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a flattened, oval body with both eyes on the right side; the upper side is brown with a rough skin that matches the bottom, the underside is white. As a bottom-dweller it lies buried on sand and gravel bottoms and snaps at worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Dusky sole?

The Dusky sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Dusky sole live?

The Dusky sole lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Dusky sole get?

The Dusky sole grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.

Is the Dusky sole dangerous to humans?

No, the Dusky sole is harmless to humans.

Is the Dusky sole edible?

Yes, the Dusky sole is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Dover-bot van het noorden sourced
English name
Dusky sole sourced
Scientific name
Lepidopsetta mochigarei
Family
Pleuronectidae
Other names
Dusky sole; Ricecake sole verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
40.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Lepidopsetta

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