solenette

(ˈsəʊləˌnɛt; ˈsəʊlˌnɛt)

(Animals) a small European sole, Buglossidium luteum, up to 13 cm (5 in.) in length; not caught commercially

[sole³ + -ette]

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Growth, feeding and distribution of the solenette Buglossidium luteum with particular reference to its habitat preference.

Abundancia, distribucion, habitos alimentarios e interacciones troficas de cinco especies de lenguados (Pleuronectiformes) en el Pacifico central mexicano

Amongst the several other studies in Izmir Bay included those of Hossucu (1991) who studied the distribution, abundance, embrionic development of the eggs and larvae of Solenette (Solea solea L., 1758) and their possibilities of admission to the aquaculture.

The Ichthyoplankton of Izmir Bay (Central Aegean Sea of Turkey): 2008-2010 Years Study

The question was to name three flat fish and the answers you could have had were: Turbot, Brill, Topknot, Megrim, Scaldfish, Plaice, Dab, Flounder, Sole, Witch, Halibut, Solenette.

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