Smooth flathead [Laeops lanceolatus]
Description
The smooth flathead, scientifically known as Laeops lanceolatus, is a species of marine fish that can be found in the Western Central Pacific, specifically around the Philippines and Indonesia. The species is characterized by its smooth, scaleless body, elongated shape and large mouth. It typically resides in depths of 45 to 230 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Lefteye flounders
Bothidae
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| Genus |
Laeops
Laeops
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