Peacock Sole (species: Pardachirus pavoninus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Pardachirus pavoninus
Peacock Sole


©Bernard Dupont: Peacock Sole (Pardachirus pavoninus)

©Bernard DUPONT

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Pleuronectiformes
Family Soleidae
Genus Pardachirus
Species Pardachirus pavoninus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 25 cm and averaging 12.5 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • From 2 m to 5 m

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • Its mucus appears to have shark-repellent qualities (FishBase).

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Occurs on sand and mud bottoms of lagoon and seaward reefs, and buries itself in the sand. (FishBase)

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Danger

  • unspecified - Extract from a sac under the skin is toxic.