Kingdom Animalia Genus Peltorhamphus Higher classification Peltorhamphus Order Flatfish | Family Pleuronectidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
Scientific name Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae Similar Southern lemon sole, Yellowbelly flounder, New Zealand brill, Rhombosolea plebeia, New Zealand turbot |
The New Zealand sole or common sole, Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae, is a righteye flounder of the genus Peltorhamphus, found around New Zealand in shallow enclosed waters less than 100 m in depth. Their length is from 25 to 45 cm.
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