Fishing for Southern lemon sole

Pelotretis flavilatus

The Southern lemon sole is a flatfish found in the coastal waters of New Zealand. It has a pale, mottled body adapted for camouflage on sandy seabeds. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it feeds on small invertebrates. This species exhibits a sedentary lifestyle, often burying itself in the substrate for protection. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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