Microchirus frechkopi Chabanaud, 1952
Frechkop's sole
photo by FAO

Family:  Soleidae (Soles)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 85 - 200 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to the Gulf of Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs on sandy and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf (Ref. 2683). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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