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]
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Panga [Austroglossus pectoralis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
Family Soles
Soleidae
Statistics
  • Species 2