Flathead Sole
Hippoglossoides elassodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1050 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The flathead sole settles on soft bottoms, with adults usually below 180 metres and ranging far deeper, feeding on clams, worms and crustaceans. It is taken in numbers by shrimp and otter trawls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Hippoglossoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274289.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flathead Sole live?
- The Flathead Sole (Hippoglossoides elassodon) is typically found at 0–1050 m.
- Is the Flathead Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Flathead Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flathead Sole get?
- The Flathead Sole grows to about 52 cm.