Microchirus [Microchirus]
Description
Microchirus is a genus of soles found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea. These fishes are recognized by their oval bodies and the presence of small but distinct fins. They are primarily benthic feeders, preying upon small invertebrates found in their sandy or muddy habitats.
Species

Variegated Sole [Microchirus variegatus]
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Small Eyed Sole [Microchirus ocellatus]
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Thick Sole [Microchirus boscanion]
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Peacock Sole [Microchirus azevia]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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Family |
Soles
Soleidae
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Statistics
- Species 4