Blind sole [Typhlachirus caecus]
Description
Typhlachirus caecus, also known as the blind sole, is a species of sole in the family Soleidae. It is a marine, tropical, demersal fish that resides in the Indian Ocean, specifically the Bay of Bengal. It is known for its unique features such as the absence of eyes and pigment. It is a bottom-dwelling species that feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Soles
Soleidae
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| Genus |
Typhlachirus
Typhlachirus
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