Slender Sole
Lyopsetta exilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–800 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The slender sole hangs near rocky ground over an enormous depth range, from around 25 metres down to roughly 800. It grows to about 35 centimetres and makes fair eating, though its small size keeps it of little commercial value.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Lyopsetta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281452.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Sole live?
- The Slender Sole (Lyopsetta exilis) is typically found at 25–800 m.
- Is the Slender Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Sole get?
- The Slender Sole grows to about 35 cm.