Blackhand sole
📖 Overview
Blackhand sole (Pegusa nasuta), first described by Pallas, 1814 is a medium-sized fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 21.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackhand sole is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackhand sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; oceanodromous . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegusa impar nasuta | Pallas | 1814 | Synonym |
| Pleuronectes nasutus | Pallas | 1814 | Synonym |
| Solea bleekeri | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
| Solea cinerea | Guichenot | 1850 | Synonym |
| Solea lascaris nasuta | Pallas | 1814 | Synonym |
| Solea nasuta | Pallas | 1814 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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