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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Order Pleuronectiformes > Family Soleidae |
| Commerson's
sole Synaptura commersonnii Family Soleidae updated Oct 2020 Where seen? This large plain flatfish is sometimes seen on our Northern shores, on sandy areas near seagrasses. Features: Those seen about 20cm, grows to about 30cm long. Eyes on right side. Body elongated oval tapering towards the tail. The tail fin is joined to the dorsal and anal fins. Fins are dark with a conspicuous white outer margin. Body usually a plain brown or beige without any markings. What does it eat? In Singapore, those seen appear to eat long bristleworms. Elsewhere, it is said to hunt small animals living on the bottom of the sea, especially small crustaceans. Human uses: It is economically important and marketed 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, Jun 07 |
 Tail fin joined to the dorsal and anal fins. Changi, Aug 05 |
 Big eyes and tentacles around the mouth. Chek Jawa, Jan 04 |
 Swallowing a very LOOONG worm. Changi, Jul 07 |
| Commerson's soles on Singapore shores |
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