Sakhalin sole (Limanda sakhalinensis)

Scientific name: Limanda sakhalinensis Hubbs, 1915

The Sakhalin sole (Limanda sakhalinensis) is a marine fish of the family Pleuronectidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 1–4°C (34–39°F). Native range: Northwest Pacific.

Sakhalin sole care at a glance

Temperature
1–4°C (34–39°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Limanda sakhalinensis
Family
Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
36.0
Common length
21.5
Depth range
10–360 m (33–1181 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 360 m, usually 50 - 100 m
Climate
Polar
Distribution
Northwest Pacific.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 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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