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West coast sole (Austroglossus microlepis)
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West coast sole (Austroglossus microlepis) specimen
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Soleidae

West coast sole

Austroglossus microlepis

Brown spotted body with three fins joined to tail

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Africa
  • Deep-bodied
  • Large

West coast sole is a marine fish found around Southeast Atlantic. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 75 cm.

Family
Soleidae
Maximum length
75 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: northern Namibia to False Bay, South Africa.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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