Solenette

Fact File:

Common Name(s):
Solenette

Scientific Name:
Buglossidium luteum

Usual Size:
10 cm

UK Record Weights from rod/line:

Shore:

Boat:

MAFF Minimum Size: Shore: Boat:
Identification:
A small, right-sided flatfish, similar to the sole, with small eyes and curved mouth. Colour brownish, with evenly-spaced black rays on dorsal and anal fins.

Breeding:
Breeds spring-early summer. Eggs hatch at 5-6 days, metamorphosing and then moving to the bottom at approx 1 cm. Sexually mature at about 7 cm.

Habitat:
Lives on sandy bottoms, typically less than 20 m deep.

Food:
Feeds on small invertebrates.

Range:
Throughout UK waters.

Additional Notes:

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