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Common Sole

Solea solea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Soleidae ›Genus: Solea

About

The common sole, Dover sole, or black sole (Solea solea) is a species of flatfish in the Soleidae family. It is a flatfish living on the sandy or muddy seabed of the northern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea where it often semi-immerses itself in the substrate. The upper side is greyish-brown while the underside is white. It grows to a maximum length of about 70 cm (28 in). This fish is used for human consumption and is prized...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Sole?
The scientific name of Common Sole is Solea solea.
What is the conservation status of Common Sole?
The Common Sole has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Common Sole belong to?
Common Sole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Sole belong to?
Common Sole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Sole belong to?
Common Sole belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Common Sole belong to?
Common Sole belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does Common Sole belong to?
Common Sole belongs to the family Soleidae.
What genus does Common Sole belong to?
Common Sole belongs to the genus Solea.