Where Does Marbled sole Live?

Marbled sole lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Marbled sole

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and bays, ranging from 10 to 100 meters (33 to 330 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting soft substrates such as sand, mud, and fine gravel. Prefers areas with good water circulation and often associated with seagrass beds or rocky reefs nearby for foraging.

Geographic range

Northwest Pacific Ocean, primarily found along the coasts of Japan, Korea, and the Yellow Sea, extending north to the southern Kuril Islands and Sakhalin.

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