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Inhabits shallow waters, generally at depth of less than 50 m. Found to depth of 385 m (Ref. 27073). Juveniles gather in sheltered inshore waters, such as estuarine areas, shallow mudflats and sandflats, where they remain for up to two years (Ref. 9072).
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fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
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Southern lemon sole

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The southern lemon sole (Pelotretis flavilatus), also known as the New Zealand lemon sole, is a righteye flounder, the only species in the genus Pelotretis, found around New Zealand in enclosed waters such as estuaries, harbours, mudflats, and sandflats, in waters less than 385 m in depth. Their length is from 25 to 50 cm.

References

  1. ^ Munroe, T.A. (2017) [errata version of 2010 assessment]. "Pelotretis flavilatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T154883A115248774. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T154883A4658723.en. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Pelotretis flavilatus" in FishBase. February 2006 version.
  • Tony Ayling & Geoffrey Cox, Collins Guide to the Sea Fishes of New Zealand, (William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1982) ISBN 0-00-216987-8
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Southern lemon sole: Brief Summary

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The southern lemon sole (Pelotretis flavilatus), also known as the New Zealand lemon sole, is a righteye flounder, the only species in the genus Pelotretis, found around New Zealand in enclosed waters such as estuaries, harbours, mudflats, and sandflats, in waters less than 385 m in depth. Their length is from 25 to 50 cm.

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