FishincSpecies catalog
Lemon sole
Microstomus kitt
Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Microstomus kitt |
|---|---|
| Family | Pleuronectidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Flatfish |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Flatfish seen from above, eyed side up
- Oval body with a very small head and tiny mouth
- Smooth slimy skin
- Yellowish-brown to orange-brown marbled with darker brown and scattered pale and dark spots
- Fin fringe around the body
Lemon sole in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Limande, Rotzunge |
| French | Sole limande, Limande-sole |
| Italian | Limanda.-sogliola |
| Dutch | Tongschar, Schartong |
| Polish | Złocica europejska, Złocica |
| Swedish | Bergtunga, Bergskädda |
| Danish | Rødtunge |
| Norwegian | Lomre |
| Finnish | Pikkupääkampela |
| Czech | Platýs červený |
| Hungarian | Kisfejű lepényhal |
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