Fin's Fish Guide
The Wedge sole (Dicologlossa cuneata) is a saltwater fish of the family Soleidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Eastern Atlantic from the Bay of Biscay southwards along West Africa, also in the Mediterranean Sea, over sandy and silty bottoms of the continental shelf.
Description
The wedge sole is a small sole of the family Soleidae (true soles) reaching about 30 cm. The body is wedge-shaped: fairly broad at the head and tapering rearward, with a rounded snout and both eyes on the right side. The brown upper side gives camouflage on the bottom. The species lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf, from the Bay of Biscay southward along West Africa and in the Mediterranean. On the bottom it searches, mainly at night, for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. With its fine flesh the wedge sole is a valued commercial fish, related to the well-known common sole, landed mostly as bycatch.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Wedge sole?
The Wedge sole has a flatfish-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Small, right-eyed sole with a wedge-shaped body tapering towards the rear and a rounded snout.
Where does the Wedge sole live?
The Wedge sole lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic from the Bay of Biscay southwards along West Africa, also in the Mediterranean Sea, over sandy and silty bottoms of the continental shelf.
How big does the Wedge sole get?
The Wedge sole grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Wedge sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Wedge sole is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Wedge sole edible?
Yes, the Wedge sole is a highly prized food fish.
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Same genus Dicologlossa
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