Scrawled Sole
NameScrawled Sole
Scientific NameTrinectes inscriptus
Common NamesScrawled Sole, Scrawled Flounder
FamilyAchiridae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Brazil
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall Gobies, Blennies, Peaceful Wrasses, Other docile bottom dwellers
Description
The Scrawled Sole is a small, flatfish species known for its excellent camouflage, allowing it to blend seamlessly with sandy or muddy bottoms. It is a carnivorous bottom-dweller, feeding on small invertebrates. This species requires a mature saltwater aquarium with a soft substrate.
