351 observationsLeast Concern
Solenette
Buglossidium luteum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Soleidae ›Genus: Buglossidium
About
The solenette or yellow sole, Buglossidium luteum, is a species of flatfish in the family Soleidae, and the only member of its genus. It is characterized by its small size, low-slung semi-circular mouth, and regularly placed dark fin rays. A common and widespread species, it is native to sandy bottoms in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is of little commercial value.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Solenette is Buglossidium luteum.
- The Solenette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Solenette belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Solenette belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Solenette belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Solenette belongs to the order Carangiformes.
- Solenette belongs to the family Soleidae.
- Solenette belongs to the genus Buglossidium.