Zebra Sole
Zebrias zebra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
A flatfish wrapped in bold dark bars, the zebra sole lies on shallow sand and mud bottoms in coastal waters and picks through them for small crustaceans and other benthic invertebrates. It reaches about 26 centimetres and lives between roughly 5 and 40 metres. It reaches market fresh, frozen or dried and salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Zebrias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277591.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra Sole live?
- The Zebra Sole (Zebrias zebra) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Zebra Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Zebra Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zebra Sole get?
- The Zebra Sole grows to about 26 cm.