Where Does Lemon Sole Live?

Lemon Sole lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lemon Sole

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 20 to 200 meters (65 to 650 feet), though occasionally shallower or deeper.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, muddy, or gravelly seabeds. Prefers relatively soft substrates where it can partially bury itself.

Geographic range

Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Barents Sea and Iceland south to the Bay of Biscay. Common around the British Isles, North Sea, and along the Norwegian coast.

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