Brachirus [Brachirus]
Description
Brachirus includes species of soles found in the Indo-Pacific and east Atlantic. They are known for their oval-shaped bodies and distinctive mottled or spotted appearance, which helps them blend into their surroundings. These demersal fishes feed on small invertebrates and are often found in estuaries and near coastal areas.
Species
Oriental sole [Brachirus orientalis]
View DetailsPanther flounder [Brachirus pan]
View DetailsSpotted spiny-turbot [Brachirus harmandi]
View DetailsDusky sole [Brachirus aspilos]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
|
| Family |
Soles
Soleidae
|
Statistics
- Species 4