Deepwater sole
📖 Overview
Deepwater sole (Bathysolea profundicola), first described by Vaillant, 1888 is a medium-sized fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 1350 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Soleidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 76 - 90; Anal soft rays: 62 - 74; Vertebrae: 43 - 46. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 200 - 1350 m , usually 200 - 600 m . Deep-water; 55°N - 17°S, 19°W - 16°E widespread or abundant populations in the Mediterranean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
polychaetes and some amphipods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Deepwater sole is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 92 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Deepwater sole has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deep-water sole · Deepwater Sole |
| 🌍CES | jazyk hlubinný |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | runatäpläantura |
| 🇫🇷French | Sole de profondeur · Sole des Profondeurs |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Linguado-da-fundura |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Глубоководная солея |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lenguado de Fondo · Lenguado de Profundidad |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? profundicula | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
| Bathysolea longisquamis | Chabanaud | 1950 | Synonym |
| Bathysolea profundicula | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
| Capartella longisquamis | Chabanaud | 1950 | Synonym |
| Microchirus profundiculus | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
| Solea greenii | Günther | 1889 | Synonym |
| Solea profundicola | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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