Orange Sole [Heteromycteris capensis]
Description
The orange sole, Heteromycteris capensis, is a species of flatfish found along the coast of South Africa. It is a benthic species found at depths from 100 to 300 meters. It is characterized by its orange color and grows up to 28 cm in length. It is a bottom-dweller feeding mainly on small benthic invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Soles
Soleidae
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| Genus |
Heteromycteris
Heteromycteris
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