Cavern sole [Typhlachirus cavernicola]
Description
Typhlachirus cavernicola, commonly referred to as the cavern sole, is a species of fish in the family Soleidae. It is a marine species found in the tropical regions of the West Pacific, specifically the South China Sea. The species is adapted to life in dark, cave-like habitats with reduced eyes and pigmentation. It is a bottom-dweller that feeds primarily on small benthic invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Typhlachirus
Typhlachirus
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