Flounder & Flatfish
English Sole
Parophrys vetulus
SaltwaterPleuronectidaeLeast Concern
About
The English Sole is a right-eyed flatfish characterized by its elongated oval shape and small mouth. It lies on its left side, which lacks pigmentation, and blends in with the seafloor to ambush prey.
- Average size
- 12-22 inches, 0.5-3 lbs
- Colors
- Brown to olive-green on the eyed side, often with darker blotches or mottling; underside is white or cream-colored.
- Diet
- Primarily benthic invertebrates, including small crustaceans (such as amphipods and copepods), polychaete worms, and small clams.
- Region
- West Coast of North America, from Baja California to the Bering Sea.