Come identificare Common Sole

Per identificare Common Sole (Solea solea), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

flat

Colorazione

Dorsal side varies from greyish-brown to reddish-brown, often mottled or spotted, allowing for excellent camouflage against the seabed. The ventral side is white. Coloration can change rapidly to match the substrate.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

inferior

Caratteristiche distintive

Oval, highly compressed body, Both eyes on the right side of the head (dextral), Small, downturned mouth, Prominent, fringed nostril on the blind side, Lateral line present on both sides, but more distinct on the eyed side

Pinna dorsale

Long, extending from the head to the caudal fin, with 73-86 soft rays. Not connected to the caudal fin.

Pinna caudale

Rounded or slightly pointed, distinct from dorsal and anal fins.

Pinna pettorale

Small, present on both sides, but often reduced on the blind side. The pectoral fin on the eyed side has a distinct black spot at its tip.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin is also long, extending from behind the pectoral fin to the caudal fin, with 61-74 soft rays. Pelvic fins are small and located anterior to the pectoral fins.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Eye Placement

   Both eyes are located on the right side of the head. This is a key characteristic of the family Soleidae.

2. 2

   Pectoral Fin Spot

   A distinctive black spot at the tip of the pectoral fin on the eyed side is a reliable identifier for Solea solea.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Its elongated oval shape, rather than a more rounded or diamond shape, helps distinguish it from other flatfish.

4. 4

   Mouth

   The small, downturned mouth is adapted for feeding on benthic invertebrates.

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