Common frog flounder
Pleuronichthys lighti
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Saltwater
Familia
Overview
Common frog flounder (Pleuronichthys lighti) is a marine fish of the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders), in the order Pleuronectiformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familia | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| Especies | Pleuronichthys lighti |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Common frog flounder belong to?
Common frog flounder (Pleuronichthys lighti) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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