Black-Tip Sole
Soleichthys heterorhinos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It buries itself in shallow lagoon and reef sand with only an eye and a tubular nostril showing, then bolts the instant it is disturbed and vanishes again. This small flatfish grows to about eighteen centimetres and seems to do most of its hunting after dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Soleichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282821.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Tip Sole live?
- The Black-Tip Sole (Soleichthys heterorhinos) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Black-Tip Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Tip Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Tip Sole get?
- The Black-Tip Sole grows to about 18 cm.