Blackhand sole [Pegusa impar]
Description
The Blackhand sole is a species of flatfish in the family Soleidae. It is a marine, demersal fish, found in the Eastern Atlantic, and the Mediterranean Sea. It is typically found at depths of 10 to 100 meters. It can reach a maximum length of 30 cm. It is characterized by having both eyes on the right side of the body, with the left side being blind.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Soles
Soleidae
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| Genus |
Pegusa
Pegusa
|