Author: (Lacepède, 1802)
FBname: Finless sole
Comments: Occurs in shallow coastal waters, on sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 30573).  Feeds mainly on bottom living invertebrates.  Marketed fresh.  Produces a bitter toxic substance from the bases of the dorsal and anal fin rays that deters predation, even by sharks (Ref. 9710) and thus may prove valuable as a shark repellent (Ref. 4537).