Dr. John Ernest (Jack) Randall (†), Hawaii
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Soleichthys dori is a small sole endemic to the northern Red Sea.
In some regions the sole is kept in seawater aquaria, which is not a particular problem given its small size.
A tank with a sandy bottom is important for an ocean environment so that Soleichthys dori can burrow in and feel comfortable.
In the sea, the small sole often buries itself in sandy or muddy bottoms, where it blends in very well with its surroundings to hide from predators and lie in wait for prey itself.
The flatfish is generally peaceful and can easily be kept together with other, non-aggressive aquarium inhabitants.
In the wild, Soleichthys dori exhibits fascinating reproductive behavior, in which they lay their eggs in sandy or muddy substrates.
In the aquarium, reproduction is not the order of the day, but with optimal conditions and a well-established pair, spawning may occur.
Etymology:
The genus name “Soleichthys” comes from the Latin, where “solea” means sandal (shoe), ichthys = fish (Greek).
The species name “dori” was chosen in honor of the late Menahem Dor, in recognition of his significant contribution to our knowledge of the fish fauna of the Red Sea, who recorded the first specimen of this species in the Red Sea.
In some regions the sole is kept in seawater aquaria, which is not a particular problem given its small size.
A tank with a sandy bottom is important for an ocean environment so that Soleichthys dori can burrow in and feel comfortable.
In the sea, the small sole often buries itself in sandy or muddy bottoms, where it blends in very well with its surroundings to hide from predators and lie in wait for prey itself.
The flatfish is generally peaceful and can easily be kept together with other, non-aggressive aquarium inhabitants.
In the wild, Soleichthys dori exhibits fascinating reproductive behavior, in which they lay their eggs in sandy or muddy substrates.
In the aquarium, reproduction is not the order of the day, but with optimal conditions and a well-established pair, spawning may occur.
Etymology:
The genus name “Soleichthys” comes from the Latin, where “solea” means sandal (shoe), ichthys = fish (Greek).
The species name “dori” was chosen in honor of the late Menahem Dor, in recognition of his significant contribution to our knowledge of the fish fauna of the Red Sea, who recorded the first specimen of this species in the Red Sea.
