Monochirus hispidus Rafinesque, 1814
Whiskered sole
Monochirus hispidus
photo by Guerrieri, S.

 Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
 Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 10 - 250 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Portugal and the Mediterranean to Ghana.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0. Upper eye less than its own diameter from dorsal profile of head. Anterior nostril on blind side not enlarged. Dorsal fin beginning before eyes, with 50-58 fin rays. Pectoral fin on eyed side with 5-6 unbranched fin rays., absent on blind side. Anal fin rays 40-45. Caudal fin separate from last dorsal and anal fin rays. Eyed side greyish or reddish brown.
 Biology:  Found on sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 2683), frequently near plant growth (Ref. 12382).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 03.01.91
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 18.11.00

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