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Solea elongata Day, 1877 Elongate sole |
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photo by
Iranian Fisheries Research Organization (IFRO) |
| Family: | Soleidae (Soles) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 28 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to the west and east coast of India and Sri Lanka. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow sand and mud bottoms in coastal waters. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates, especially small crustaceans. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||