| Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
| Max. size: |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf, west coast of India and Sri Lanka; also off Mauritius and Seychelles. Also east coast of India to the Malay Archipelago. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits mainly sand and mud bottoms in coastal waters. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates, especially small crustaceans. Marketed fresh, frozen, and dried-salted. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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