Biology:Neolaeops microphthalmus

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Neolaeops microphthalmus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Bothidae
Genus: Neolaeops
Amaoka, 1969
Species:
N. microphthalmus
Binomial name
Neolaeops microphthalmus
(von Bonde, 1922)
Synonyms

Laeops microphthalmus von Bonde 1922

Neolaeops microphthalmus, the crosseyed flounder, is a deep water species of lefteye flounder found in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. It occurs at depths of from 275 to 400 metres (902 to 1,312 ft). This species grows to a length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q290624 entry