Taeniopsetta [Taeniopsetta]
Description
Taeniopsetta is a genus of lefteye flounders with species found in the Indo-Pacific region. These flounders are benthic, living in close association with sandy and muddy bottoms where they feed on small invertebrates. Taeniopsetta species are characterized by their small size, oval body shape, and a lateral line system that helps detect vibrations in the water, aiding in their search for food and avoidance of predators.
Species
Eyespot flounder [Taeniopsetta ocellata]
View DetailsOcellate flounder [Taeniopsetta ocellatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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Family |
Lefteye flounders
Bothidae
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Statistics
- Species 2