English Sole
Parophrys vetulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–550 m
- Max size: 49 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of sand and mud bottoms, the English sole lies camouflaged from the shallows down to more than five hundred metres. It plucks small crustaceans, worms and brittle stars from the seabed, and spawning adults travel long distances to breed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Parophrys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254393.
FAQ
- How deep does the English Sole live?
- The English Sole (Parophrys vetulus) is typically found at 0–550 m.
- Is the English Sole dangerous to divers?
- The English Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the English Sole get?
- The English Sole grows to about 49 cm.