Yellowfin Sole
Limanda aspera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–700 m
- Max size: 49 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of the cold North Pacific, the yellowfin sole settles on soft bottoms from the shoreline down to roughly 700 metres and grazes on hydroids, worms, mollusks and brittle stars. Both eyes sit on one side of its body, and it is netted in huge numbers and sold frozen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Limanda
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254562.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Sole live?
- The Yellowfin Sole (Limanda aspera) is typically found at 0–700 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Sole get?
- The Yellowfin Sole grows to about 49 cm.