Butter Sole
Isopsetta isolepis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–425 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A right eyed flatfish of the cold North Pacific, the butter sole shifts inshore over silty bottoms in summer and retreats to deeper water in winter. It feeds on marine worms, shrimps, young herring, and sand dollars, and reaches around 55 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Isopsetta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281189.
FAQ
- How deep does the Butter Sole live?
- The Butter Sole (Isopsetta isolepis) is typically found at 20–425 m.
- Is the Butter Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Butter Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Butter Sole get?
- The Butter Sole grows to about 55 cm.