whiskered sole
| Scientific name | Monochirus hispidus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rafinesque |
| Year of description | 1814 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Soleidae |
| Genus | Monochirus |
Introduction
Monochirus hispidus, commonly known as whiskered sole, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
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Patternmottling
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the whiskered sole ?
The whiskered sole measures between 12 and 22 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly beige body. The also has noir and marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The whiskered sole is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The whiskered sole is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature13 - 19 °C
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Depth10 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The whiskered sole is most often found at a depth between 10m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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