Smallhead Sole (species: Soleichthys microcephalus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Soleichthys microcephalus
Smallhead Sole


©Richard Ling: Smallhead Sole (Soleichthys microcephalus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Pleuronectiformes
Family Soleidae
Genus Soleichthys
Species Soleichthys microcephalus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 22 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 35 m to 43 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in estuaries and harbors, usually buried in muddy substrate (Fishbase).

Behaviour

Swim with undulating body movementsw when disturbed, reminiscent of distasteful flatworm movements, thus possibly deterring predators (Fishbase).

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