Cocos Sole [Aseraggodes cocosensis]
Description
This species is found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the Cocos Islands. They inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms in deep waters. Distinguishing features include their elongated body, small mouth, and eyes located on the right side of their body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Soles
Soleidae
|
| Genus |
Aseraggodes
Aseraggodes
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