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Diagnostic Description

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Diagnosis: mostly cycloid scales on both sides of the body; 12-14 transversal scales between the mid-lateral line and the margino-dorsal lateral line (Ref. 81682).
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Recorder
Tobias Musschoot
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Trophic Strategy

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Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 2683). Feeds on mollusks.
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Drina Sta. Iglesia
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Biology

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Found on sand and mud bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 2683). Feeds on mollusks. Sold as frozen filet under the name 'filets de sole' (Ref. 5377).
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Susan M. Luna
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Importance

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fisheries: commercial
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Susan M. Luna
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