African solenette
Vanstraelenia chirophthalma
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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 |
| Диапазон глубин | 8-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Тип воды
Saltwater
Диапазон глубин
8-100m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Семейство | Soleidae (True Soles) |
| Виды | Vanstraelenia chirophthalma |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does African solenette get?
African solenette can grow up to 28.0 cm long.
What family does African solenette belong to?
African solenette (Vanstraelenia chirophthalma) belongs to the family Soleidae (True Soles) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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