Commerson's Sole
Synaptura commersonnii
- Group: Other
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Commerson's sole presses itself flat against sand and mud in shallow coastal water, feeding mostly on small crustaceans and other bottom invertebrates. It reaches about 36 centimetres and turns up fresh, frozen, and salted in markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Synaptura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274315.
FAQ
- Is the Commerson's Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Commerson's Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Commerson's Sole get?
- The Commerson's Sole grows to about 36 cm.