Azygopus pinnifasciatus Norman, 1926

Description


Dorsal soft rays (total): 104 - 115; Anal soft rays: 84 - 92. Body moderately deep (38-44% SL). Snout not produced. Mouth oblique. Scales very small, rather firmly attached; ctenoid on both sides, covering all of head, including adjoining portions of eyes. Pelvic fin rays on right side 10-11, left 5-6. Caudal fin rays 14-16 (Ref. 33839).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Pleuronectiformes

Family: Rhombosoleidae

Genus: Azygopus

Species: Azygopus pinnifasciatus Norman, 1926

Climate Zone


  • Temperate
  • Location


  • Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania.
  • Biology


    Life cycle and mating behavior

    Habitat


    demersal