Soles [Soleidae]
Description
Soleidae, commonly known as soles, are a family of flatfish primarily found in the coastal waters of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms, where they can easily bury themselves. Soles have a distinctive elongated shape, small mouths, and eyes on the right side of their bodies. They are highly valued for their delicate flesh and are a staple in various cuisines around the world.
Genera
Achiroides [Achiroides]
View DetailsAesopia [Aesopia]
View DetailsAseraggodes [Aseraggodes]
View DetailsAustroglossus [Austroglossus]
View DetailsBrachirus [Brachirus]
View DetailsBuglossidium [Buglossidium]
View DetailsDagetichthys [Dagetichthys]
View DetailsHeteromycteris [Heteromycteris]
View DetailsLiachirus [Liachirus]
View DetailsMicrochirus [Microchirus]
View DetailsMonochirus [Monochirus]
View DetailsPardachirus [Pardachirus]
View DetailsPegusa [Pegusa]
View DetailsSolea [Solea]
View DetailsSynaptura [Synaptura]
View DetailsSynapturichthys [Synapturichthys]
View DetailsTyphlachirus [Typhlachirus]
View DetailsVanstraelenia [Vanstraelenia]
View DetailsZebrias [Zebrias]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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Statistics
- Genera 19