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).
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 2683). Feeds on mollusks.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
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).
Importance
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fisheries: commercial