Tufted sole
📖 Overview
Tufted sole (Dexillus muelleri), first described by Steindachner, 1879 is a medium-sized fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tufted sole is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tufted sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 21°N - 23°S, 78°E - 168°W West Pacific: Sri Lanka to Samoa and Tonga, north to the Philippines, south to northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mueller's Sole · Tufted Sole |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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