Petrale sole
📖 Overview
Adults are found on sand bottom , usually in deep water . Feed on invertebrates and bottom fishes . Livers of large individuals are a rich source of vitamin A . Marketed fresh or as frozen fillets . Eaten steamed, fried, micro-waved and baked . Generally regarded as the premium Pacific coast sole .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 87 - 101; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 67 - 79; Vertebrae: 41 - 44. Dorsal origin over middle part of eye. Caudal longest in middle, ending in a broad 'V'. Pectoral fins large, bluntly pointed.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Petrale sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Petrale sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 550 m . Temperate; 67°N - 31°N, 172°E - 117°W
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates and bottom fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Petrale 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 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 378 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Petrale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eopsetia jordani | Lockington | 1879 | Synonym |
| Hippoglossoides jordani | Lockington | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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