Where Does Korean Sole Live?
Heteromycteris japonica
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Where to find Korean Sole
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from a few meters down to about 100 meters.
- Environment
- Benthic, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms of continental shelves and estuaries. Prefers soft substrates for burrowing and camouflage.
- Geographic range
- Western Pacific Ocean, primarily found off the coasts of Japan, Korea, and the East China Sea.
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