Whiskered Sole
Monochirus atlanticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–250 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The whiskered sole presses flat against sand and mud across a wide span of the continental shelf, from about ten metres down to two hundred and fifty. Most run between ten and fifteen centimetres, and trawlers and shore seines take them for fresh sale in some countries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Monochirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1525242.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whiskered Sole live?
- The Whiskered Sole (Monochirus atlanticus) is typically found at 10–250 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 20 cm.