Biology:Black flounder

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Black flounder
Rhombosolea retiaria by Frank Edward Clarke 2.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Pleuronectidae
Genus: Rhombosolea
Species:
R. retiaria
Binomial name
Rhombosolea retiaria
Hutton, 1873

The black flounder (Rhombosolea retiaria), also known by the Māori language name mohoao,[2] is a flatfish of the genus Rhombosolea, found around New Zealand in shallow enclosed waters and coastal freshwater lakes. Its adult length ranges from 20 to 45 cm.

Description

Rhombosolea retiaria is known for its black back and orange spots.[2]

Habitat

Rhombosolea retiaria is the only species of flounder in New Zealand that can thrive in freshwater. It can be found in streams as far as 100 kilometres (62 mi) inland from the ocean.[2]

References

  1. David, B.; Franklin, P.; Hitchmough, R.; Closs, G.; Allibone, R.; Ling, N.; West, D.; Crow, S. (2014). "Rhombosolea retiaria". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014: e.T197304A2481933. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T197304A2481933.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/197304/2481933. Retrieved 18 November 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2  , Wikidata Q114871191

Wikidata ☰ Q2289910 entry