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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Order Pleuronectiformes > Family Soleidae |
| Ovate
sole Solea ovata Family Soleidae updated Feb 11 Where seen? This small flat fish is commonly seen on Changi, in sandy areas near seagrasses. Features: To about 9cm long, those seen 4-5cm. Eyes on right side. Small, highly curved mouth. Body oval and very flat. Tail fin joined to the dorsal and anal fins only at the base. Dark pectoral fin. Sand-coloured with speckles and spots. What does it eat? It hunts small animals that live on the sea bottom especially crustaceans. Human uses: Large specimens are economically important and sold fresh, frozen and dried-salted. Status and threats: It is not listed among the threatened animals of Singapore. But like other creatures of the intertidal zone, it is affected by human activities such as reclamation and pollution. Over-fishing can also have an impact on local populations. |
 Changi, May 05  Tail fin separate from the dorsal and anal fins. |
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 Eyes on the right side. |
Ovate soles on Singapore shores
 Changi, Aug 05 |
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 Changi, Apr 07 |
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