Whiskered Sole
Monochirus hispidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–100 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small sole of soft coastal bottoms, it usually lies between ten and a hundred metres, buried in sand or mud with only its eyes exposed. It feeds on bottom living invertebrates and turns up now and then as trawl bycatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Monochirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127155.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whiskered Sole live?
- The Whiskered Sole (Monochirus hispidus) is typically found at 10–100 m.
- Is the Whiskered Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Whiskered Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whiskered Sole get?
- The Whiskered Sole grows to about 22 cm.