dover sole
| Scientific name | Solea solea |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Soleidae |
| Genus | Solea |
Introduction
Solea solea, commonly known as dover sole, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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Longevity26 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Mimicrysand
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Patternmottling
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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Longevity26 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Mimicrysand
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the dover sole ?
The dover sole measures between 30 and 70 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body. The also has beige 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 livingnocturnal
The dover sole is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although the dover sole is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 150 m
Biotope presentation
The dover sole is most often found at a depth between 0m and 150m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Benoit Chartrer
Silvia Gomez
Translation
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