Slender sole (Lyopsetta exilis) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 25–800 m.
Scientific name: Lyopsetta exilis · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 35 cm
The slender sole is a pleuronectid that occurs in the vicinity of rocky areas, recorded from 25 to 800 m. It is a good food fish but is of little commercial importance because of its small size. Maximum length is about 35 cm total length. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a medium price category. Fishing vulnerability is moderate to high at 47 of 100 and resilience low. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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