Spotted Sole
Phyllichthys punctatus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small sole of clear coastal bays, the spotted sole lies flat on white sand from the shallows into deeper water. Like other soles it stays pressed to the bottom, its eyes on the upper side.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Phyllichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282249.
FAQ
- Is the Spotted Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Sole get?
- The Spotted Sole grows to about 25 cm.