Large-scaled Tongue Sole [Cynoglossus bilineatus]
Description
This species is found in the tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms and are generally found at depths between 20 and 50 meters. They are benthic feeders, preying 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 |
Tongue soles
Cynoglossidae
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| Genus |
Cynoglossus
Cynoglossus
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