Spottedfin sole
📖 Overview
Found on shallow muddy and sandy bottoms, near estuaries and coastal lagoons . Regularly penetrating brackish waters . Feeds on crustaceans, small fishes and occasionally, detritus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spottedfin sole is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spottedfin sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 26°C - 30°C ; 25°N - 3°S Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, small fishes and occasionally, detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sole · Spottedfin Sole |
| 🇫🇷French | Sole Tachetée |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Guardaboya · Guardaboya Tapadera · Lenguado Redondo · Sol Rayado · suela rayada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achirus fonsecensis | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Solea fonsecensis | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Solea panamensis | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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