Synapturichthys kleinii, Klein's sole or lace sole, is a species of economically important sole. It is the only known member of its genus.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family: | Soleidae |
| Genus: | Synapturichthys Chabanaud, 1927 |
| Species: | S. kleinii
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| Synapturichthys kleinii (A. Risso, 1827)
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Description edit
This species grows to a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) TL, though most only reach around 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL.[1] The head is covered with filaments on the blind side (the side without the eyes), giving this fish a bearded appearance when viewed from the front. The eyes are green in colour. The body is pale brown. It is covered in large round blotches that are joined by smaller blotches. These form circles with white centers. This pattern extends onto the dorsal and anal fins. The caudal and pectoral fins are small.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
This fish is found in the Mediterranean Sea and along the Atlantic coast of Africa, just barely entering the Indian Ocean in South Africa.[1] It is found on sandy and rubble sea beds, particularly close to ship wrecks and reefs.[2]
Ecology edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2012). "Synapturichthys kleinii" in FishBase. December 2012 version.
- ^ a b c Zsilavecz, Guido (2005). Coastal fishes of the Cape Peninsula and False Bay : a divers' identification guide. Cape Town: Southern Underwater Research Group. ISBN 0-620-34230-7. OCLC 70133147.
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