North American Naked Sole
Gymnachirus melas
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–73 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small flatfish lies pressed into coastal sand and mud with both eyes on its right side, its skin marked by dark bars across a naked, scaleless body. It ranges from the shoreline down to almost two hundred metres along the North American coast, staying flat and out of sight.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Achiridae › Gymnachirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159269.
FAQ
- How deep does the North American Naked Sole live?
- The North American Naked Sole (Gymnachirus melas) is typically found at 0–73 m.
- Is the North American Naked Sole dangerous to divers?
- The North American Naked Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the North American Naked Sole get?
- The North American Naked Sole grows to about 22 cm.