Snorkel Hawaii - Therese's Sole

Family	Soleidae
Description	Soles
Environment	Fresh, Brackish & Marine
Etymology	Latin, solea = sandal, due to the flat shape of this fish
Genus	32
No. of Species	175
Order	Pleuronectiformes
Class	Actinopterygii
Reproductive Guild	Nonguarders
Distribution	Primarily Europe to Australia and Japan. Both eyes on the right side of the head. Margin of preoperculum completely concealed (covered by skin and scales). Dorsal fin origin above or before eyes; pectoral fins present or absent; no fin spines. Dorsal and anal fins free from caudal fin or united with caudal fin. Pelvics free from anal fin. Soles are benthic, neritic fishes feeding on benthic invertebrates and fishes. Pelagic spawners. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Some species of considerable economic importance. The taxonomy of this family needs revision.