African solenette
Vanstraelenia chirophthalma
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African solenette (Vanstraelenia chirophthalma) is a marine fish of the family Soleidae (True Soles), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 28 cm. Its recorded depth range is 8–100 m.
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The African solenette (Vanstraelenia chirophthalma) is a saltwater flatfish reaching up to 28 cm in length. It inhabits sandy and muddy seafloors in the eastern Atlantic off the African coast.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 28,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 8-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familia | Soleidae (True Soles) |
| Especies | Vanstraelenia chirophthalma |
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