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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Order Pleuronectiformes > Family Soleidae |
| Zebra
sole Zebrias zebra Family Soleidae updated Feb 11 Where seen? This wildly striped flatfish was seen once at Changi. Features: The one seen was about 10cm, can grow to abot 20cm. Eyes on the right side. Tail fin joined to dorsal and anal fins. Body oval, it has a tiny pectoral fin on the eyed-side. The eyed-side has 10-12 pairs of dark-and-white stripes that extend across to the fins. The tail has bright yellow and black markings. What does it eat? It hunts small animals living on the bottom of the sea, especially small crustaceans. Human uses: It is marketed fresh, frozen and dried-salted. |
 Colourful tail! Changi, Jun 10 |
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 Tanah Merah, May 11 |
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