Flatfishes [Pleuronectiformes]

Description

Flatfishes are distinguished by their asymmetrical bodies, with both eyes on one side of the head. They are bottom-dwellers, often camouflaging with the sea floor. This order includes well-known species such as flounders, soles, and halibuts, which are important for fisheries.

Families
Halibuts [Pleuronectidae]
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Lefteye flounders [Bothidae]
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American soles [Achiridae]
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Tongue soles [Cynoglossidae]
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Turbots [Scophthalmidae]
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Sand flounders [Paralichthyidae]
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Soles [Soleidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Statistics
  • Families 7