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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Elongate sole

Solea elongata Day, 1877
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4
Depth
8–28 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
12 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow sand and mud bottoms in coastal waters. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates, especially small crustaceans.

Scientific Name
Solea elongata
Authority
Day, 1877
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Depth Range
8–28 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Elongate sole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Elongate sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Elongate sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Elongate sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 28 m . Tropical; 31°N - 5°N, 32°E - 83°E west and east coast of India and Sri Lanka.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.35
Food Items

benthic invertebrates, especially small crustaceans

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1877

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Elongate sole is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Elongate sole has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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