Deep-sea sole (Embassichthys bathybius)

Scientific name: Embassichthys bathybius Gilbert, 1890

Deep-sea sole (Embassichthys bathybius)

The Deep-sea sole (Embassichthys bathybius) is a marine fish of the family Pleuronectidae. Native range: North Pacific, Japan to the Gulf of Alaska and to Mexican border.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109-117; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 95 - 98. Dorsal origin over posterior edge of pupil. Caudal imperfectly rounded. Pectorals short.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Embassichthys bathybius
Family
Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
47.0
Depth range
41–1800 m (135–5906 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 41 - 1800 m, usually 500 - 950 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
North Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Alaska and to Mexican border.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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