Oriental sole
📖 Overview
Inhabits shallow sand and mud bottoms in coastal waters. Enters brackish waters . Reported to enter fresh waters . Feeds mainly on bottom-dwelling invertebrates, especially small crustaceans . Marketed fresh, frozen and dried salted.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Oriental sole is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oriental sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Oriental sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Oriental sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous ; depth range 15 - 20 m . Tropical; 31°N - 23°S, 33°E - 149°E West Pacific: Red Sea and Persian Gulf, then off the west coast of India and Sri Lanka, eastward through the Malay Peninsula and Archipelago to China and northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
bottom-dwelling invertebrates, especially small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Oriental 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 | 18 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 104 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Oriental sole has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euryglossa orientalis | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Euryglossus orientalis | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Pleuronectes orientalis | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Solea foliacea | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
| Synaptura cinerea | De Vis | 1883 | Synonym |
| Synaptura filamentosa | Sauvage | 1878 | Synonym |
| Synaptura orientalis | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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