Austroglossus [Austroglossus]
Description
Austroglossus is a genus of soles native to the southern coasts of Africa. These soles are characterized by their large, flat bodies, and small mouths located at the end of their snouts. They inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms, feeding on a variety of benthic invertebrates.
Species
West coast sole [Austroglossus microlepis]
View DetailsPanga [Austroglossus pectoralis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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Family |
Soles
Soleidae
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Statistics
- Species 2