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Pseudopleuronectes yokohamae
Marbled Sole
Saltwater
About this species
A popular right-eyed flounder of shallow sandy-mud bays around Korea and Japan. Its rounded, marbled body blends into the seabed as it feeds on worms and small shellfish. A favorite winter surf and boat target, famed for delicate flesh.
Season
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Depth
3 – 60 m
Habitat Spots
NearshoreSurfEstuary
Fishing Methods
Bottom
Bait & Rig
Bloodworms or sandworms on a bottom rig, cast and slowly dragged over sand.
Edibility & Taste
Sweet, delicate white flesh, especially fine in cold months.
Similar Species
Told from brown sole by its rounder body and softer, marbled coloration.
Record Weight
1.2 kg