Whiskered sole
📖 Overview
Demersal, neritic over soft bottoms; usually between 10 and 100 m depth. Feeds on benthic organisms, A bycatch species, caught occasionally to rarely with trawls .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0. Upper eye less than its own diameter from dorsal profile of head. Anterior nostril on blind side not enlarged. Dorsal fin beginning before eyes, with 50-58 fin rays. Pectoral fin on eyed side with 5-6 unbranched fin rays., absent on blind side. Anal fin rays 40-45. Caudal fin separate from last dorsal and anal fin rays. Eyed side greyish or reddish brown.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whiskered sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 100 m . Subtropical; 44°N - 4°N, 19°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
benthic organisms, A bycatch species, caught occasionally to rarely with trawls (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Whiskered 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 | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 186 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Whiskered 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Whiskered sole |
| 🌍ELL | Καψώρα |
| 🇫🇷French | Sole velue |
| 🌍HEB | סולית הכתמים |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Sogliola pelosa |
| 🌍MLT | Busuf · Lingwata harxa · Lingwata piluza · Lingwata xewwekija |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cascarra |
| 🌍SLV | Hrapavi list |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Peluda · Soldado |
| 🌍SQI | Gjuhez lekurore · gjuhëza lekurore |
| 🌍TUR | kucuk dil baligi |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 674 records indexed .
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