Largehead flathead [Laeops macrocephalus]
Description
The largehead flathead, or Laeops macrocephalus, is a marine species found in the Western Pacific, particularly in the waters of Taiwan. It is characterized by its large head, elongated body, and scaleless skin. It is a benthic species that resides in relatively deep waters of 200 to 300 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| 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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