Banded sole

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The Banded sole lives in the demersal, marine, depth range 145 - 460 m environment.

can mimic the banded sole, a flatfish species common in the area also bearing poisonous spines. How does a spineless octopus transform itself into the shapes and colors of such diverse creatures? Ingeniously. More

The Banded Sole is a charming and pretty flatfish. Its body is striped with delicate dark bands and its rear is edged with black. 1 Product(s) Starting at $29. More

The Banded Sole has variable markings, but always the characteristic dark zebra-like striping. They are typically tan with brown or black stripes, and a wider balck margin on the tail, rear dorsal and anal fins. These soles have flat elongated bodies. More

Common names

Azevia-raiada-africana in Portuguese (Português)
Banded sole in English
Sole fasciée in French (français)
Tambor de bandas in Spanish (español)
威氏短臂鰨 in Mandarin Chinese
威氏短臂鳎 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Pleuronectiformes
Family : Soleidae
Genus : Microchirus
Species : Microchirus wittei
Authority : Chabanaud, 1950