New Zealand Sole [Zebrias novaezealandiae]
Description
Zebrias novaezealandiae, commonly known as New Zealand Sole, is found in the southwestern Pacific region, specifically around New Zealand. They live on sandy bottoms of the continental shelves. This species is characterized by its distinctive patterning, which consists of dark spots and blotches on a lighter background, providing effective camouflage on the sandy sea floor.
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 |
Zebrias
Zebrias
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