How big is the Lemon sole?

Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) reaches 25–65 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Lemon sole?

Lemon sole is found between 10–200 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Lemon sole?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt)

Key facts

Scientific name: Microstomus kitt
Common name: Lemon sole
Category: Fish
Family: Pleuronectidae
Genus: Microstomus
Size: 25–65 cm
Depth: 10–200 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sand, rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, cryptic
Ocean zones: East Atlantic

Description

Microstomus kitt reaches 65 cm. Flatfish (Pleuronectidae) Northeast temperate boreal Atlantic with right-eyed flat red-brown body marbled with irregular dark and light patterns. Lives from 10 to 200 m on sand, rocky bottoms and coastal zones of Norway, UK, North Sea, Bay of Biscay. Highly prized commercial and sport fishery (lemon sole, delicate flesh). Accessible wide-angle photo subject of temperate boreal dives. Cousin of common sole but more rounded.

Photo of Lemon sole

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Lemon sole?: Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) reaches 25–65 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Lemon sole?: Lemon sole is found between 10–200 m deep.
Is the Lemon sole dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Lemon sole?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Lemon sole?: Found in: East Atlantic.

Other species in the family Pleuronectidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127140)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5214022)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia