Black sole
📖 Overview
Occurs in muddy bottoms of coastal rivers, estuaries and shallow inshore waters . Flesh is of excellent quality .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 56 - 62; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 44 - 52. Caudal fin rounded; pectorals small . Eyed side uniformly blackish or light brown with large patches of dark brown cirri, pectoral fin nearly black, dorsal, anal and caudal fins with narrow whitish margin; blind side creamy to white with brownish pigment on unpaired fins, pectorals whitish, lower portion blackish in some large specimens .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: eastern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achlyopa nigra | Macleay | 1880 | Synonym |
| Brachirus nigra | Macleay | 1880 | Synonym |
| Synaptura nigra | Macleay | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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