Macau Sole
Cynoglossus trulla
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A slim tongue shaped sole of silty and muddy coastal shallows, the Macau sole pushes into estuaries and even ascends large rivers like the Mekong. It rests on the bottom and feeds on small invertebrates in the mud.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Cynoglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274231.
FAQ
- How deep does the Macau Sole live?
- The Macau Sole (Cynoglossus trulla) is typically found at to 10 m.
- Is the Macau Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Macau Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Macau Sole get?
- The Macau Sole grows to about 45 cm.