Fin's Fish Guide
The Tufted sole (Dexillus muelleri) is a saltwater fish of the family Soleidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The tufted sole is a small flatfish (sole) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 18 cm and has an oval, strongly flattened, brown body with both eyes on the same side and small skin appendages. 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 Tufted sole?
The Tufted sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Flattened body with eyes on one side and small skin appendages; burrowing sole
Where does the Tufted sole live?
The Tufted sole lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Tufted sole get?
The Tufted sole grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Tufted sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Tufted 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 Tufted sole edible?
The Tufted sole is rarely eaten.
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