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Klein's Sole
Synapturichthys kleinii
Synapturichthys kleinii, Klein's sole, is a species of sole found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coast of Africa, just barely entering the Indian Ocean in South Africa. This species grows to a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) TL, though most only reach around 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL, and is of economic importance. This species is the only known member of its genus.
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Description
This species grows to a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) TL, though most only reach around 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. The head is covered with filaments on the blind side (the side without the eyes), giving this fish a bearded appearance when viewed from the front. The eyes are green in colour. The body is pale brown. It is covered in large round blotches that are joined by smaller blotches. These form circles with white centers. This pattern extends onto the dorsal and anal fins. The caudal and pectoral fins are small.
Range & habitat
This fish is found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coast of Africa, just barely entering the Indian Ocean in South Africa. It is found on sandy and rubble sea beds, particularly close to ship wrecks and reefs.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 120638.