Squaretail flathead [Laeops parviceps]
Description
Laeops parviceps, commonly known as the squaretail flathead, is found in the Eastern Indian Ocean, specifically in the waters of Western Australia. It has a unique square tail and a relatively small head, hence the name 'parviceps'. It lives in shallow waters and is known for its bottom-dwelling behavior. It has a slender body and a distinct color pattern of light and dark bands.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Laeops
Laeops
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