The Scrawled sole (Trinectes inscriptus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Achiridae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The scrawled sole is an American sole (Achiridae) from the western Atlantic and the Caribbean. The species has an oval, strongly flattened body with both eyes on the right side and a pattern of fine, winding dark lines, to which the name refers. It inhabits clear waters of oceanic islands and sandy-muddy bottoms of bays and mangrove lagoons along the continental coast. On the bottom it feeds on small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Scrawled sole?
The Scrawled sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Scrawled sole live?
The Scrawled sole lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Scrawled sole get?
The Scrawled sole grows to a maximum of about 15 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.
Is the Scrawled sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Scrawled sole is harmless to humans.
Is the Scrawled sole edible?
The Scrawled sole is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Trinectes
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