Japanese Sole [Zebrias quinqueaculeatus]
Description
The Japanese Sole, scientific name Zebrias quinqueaculeatus, is a species of sole found in the northwest Pacific, particularly around Japan and the Korean Peninsula. They are bottom-dwelling fish, often found in shallow coastal areas. The Japanese Sole is distinguished by its flattened body, small head, and a pattern of dark spots on a light background.
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 |
Zebrias
Zebrias
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