Spottedfin Sole
Trinectes fonsecensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small sole of muddy coastal shallows and estuaries, it lies buried in the sediment and tolerates the brackish water where rivers meet the sea. It feeds on small crustaceans and fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Achiridae › Trinectes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275999.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottedfin Sole live?
- The Spottedfin Sole (Trinectes fonsecensis) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Spottedfin Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Spottedfin Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spottedfin Sole get?
- The Spottedfin Sole grows to about 25 cm.