Mud Sole
Austroglossus pectoralis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–400 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A flatfish of southern African mud bottoms, the mud sole lies with both eyes on its upper side and its pale underside pressed to the seabed. It reaches about sixty centimetres and feeds on small invertebrates and fish that it surprises from the soft floor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Austroglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219821.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mud Sole live?
- The Mud Sole (Austroglossus pectoralis) is typically found at 10–400 m.
- Is the Mud Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Mud Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mud Sole get?
- The Mud Sole grows to about 60 cm.