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Species Guide

Sole

Lengua
  • Spanish Name: Lenguado
  • English Name: Sole
  • Scientific Name: Solea solea
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Pleuronectiformes
  • Family: Soleidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Sandy or muddy seabeds in coastal waters, typically at depths of 10 to 50 meters.
  • Farming: Tanks with controlled salinity and temperature, designed to replicate their natural habitat.

General Description

  • Body shape: Flat and oval, with both eyes on the right side of the body.
  • Distinctive features:

    Brownish or grayish color with spots that help it camouflage in sandy bottoms.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Usually between 30 and 50 cm; in the wild, it can reach up to 70 cm.
  • Average weight: Commonly between 200 grs and 2 kg; some specimens can weigh up to 3 kg

Life Cycle

Slow growth, reaching market size in 2 to 3 years.

Adaptations

Highly tolerant to salinity changes but requires good water quality for optimal growth.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based recirculation systems (RAS) or controlled ponds.

 

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly in land-based tanks with controlled temperature, oxygenation

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  • Geographical distribution
Northeastern Atlantic, from Norway to North Africa, including the North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Black Sea.
  • Main producing countries
Spain, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Italy.
  • Commercial value

Highly valued for its white, tender meat and delicate flavor, ideal for gourmet dishes.

  • Additional uses
  • By-products: Occasionally used to produce fish meal and oil.
  • Common preparation methods: Perfect for frying, grilling, baking, or serving as fresh or frozen fillets.
  • Common preparation methods
Perfect for frying, grilling, baking, or serving as fresh or frozen fillets.