Egyptian Sole
Solea aegyptiaca
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sole of soft bottoms in shallow coastal water, lying flat and well camouflaged while it feeds on small bottom dwellers such as worms, bivalves and cnidarians. It ranges from the shoreline down to about a hundred metres and grows to around sixty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Solea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127158.
FAQ
- How deep does the Egyptian Sole live?
- The Egyptian Sole (Solea aegyptiaca) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Egyptian Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Egyptian Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Egyptian Sole get?
- The Egyptian Sole grows to about 65 cm.