How big is the Common sole?

Common sole (Solea solea) reaches 30–70 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Common sole?

Common sole is found between 0–150 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Common sole?

IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).

Common sole (Solea solea)

Key facts

Scientific name: Solea solea
Common name: Common sole
Category: Fish
Family: Soleidae
Genus: Solea
Size: 30–70 cm
Depth: 0–150 m
IUCN status: Data deficient (DD)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sand
Behaviours: benthic, camouflage, nocturnal
Ocean zones: East Atlantic

Description

Solea solea reaches 70 cm. Flatfish with a very elongated and compressed oval body, brown mottled right side with a distinctive black spot on the right pectoral, white left side. Crescent-shaped displaced mouth. Nocturnal, spends the day buried in sand, emerges at night to hunt crustaceans and worms. Lives from 0 to 150 m in NE Atlantic (Norway to Senegal) and Mediterranean. Iconic species of French gastronomy (sole meunière).

Photo of Common sole

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Common sole?: Common sole (Solea solea) reaches 30–70 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Common sole?: Common sole is found between 0–150 m deep.
Is the Common sole dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Common sole?: IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
Where can you find the Common sole?: Found in: East Atlantic.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127160)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5214139)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia