Fin's Fish Guide
The Sole (Trinectes fonsecensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Achiridae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The spottedfin sole is an American sole (Achiridae) from the eastern Pacific. As a flatfish it has a round, leaf-shaped body with both eyes on the upward-facing right side and a mottled, sand-coloured upper side for camouflage. It lives bottom-bound on shallow mud and sand bottoms near estuaries and coastal lagoons. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small bottom invertebrates such as worms and crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sole?
The Sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Round, leaf-shaped small sole with sand-coloured camouflage; bottom hunter near estuaries.
Where does the Sole live?
The Sole lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; shallow bottoms near estuaries.
How big does the Sole get?
The Sole grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 14 cm.
Is the Sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Sole is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Sole edible?
The Sole is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Trinectes
More from the family Achiridae
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