Chascanopsetta [Chascanopsetta]

Description

Chascanopsetta is a genus of deep-water lefteye flounders found in oceans worldwide. These species adapt to life in the deep by having a more elongated body and larger eyes compared to their shallow-water counterparts, enhancing their ability to detect prey and predators in the dim light. They reside on or near the seabed, feeding on small invertebrates. The genus is notable for its members' ability to inhabit depths that range significantly, from the continental shelf to the abyssal plains.

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