African righteye flounder
Poecilopsetta natalensis
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African righteye flounder (Poecilopsetta natalensis) is a marine fish of the family Poecilopsettidae, in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm. Its recorded depth range is 250–450 m.
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The African righteye flounder (Poecilopsetta natalensis) is a saltwater flatfish reaching up to 15 cm in length. It inhabits sandy and muddy seafloors in the western Indian Ocean off eastern Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15.0 cm |
| Depth Range | 250-450m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Family | Poecilopsettidae |
| Species | Poecilopsetta natalensis |
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