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Species of fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The black flounder (Rhombosolea retiaria), also known by the Māori language name mohoao,[2] is a species of flatfish in the family Rhombosoleidae, found around New Zealand in shallow enclosed waters and coastal freshwater lakes. Its adult length ranges from 20 to 45 cm.
Black flounder | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
Family: | Rhombosoleidae |
Genus: | Rhombosolea |
Species: | R. retiaria |
Binomial name | |
Rhombosolea retiaria Hutton, 1873 | |
Rhombosolea retiaria is known for its black back and orange spots.[2]
Rhombosolea retiaria is the only species of flounder in New Zealand that can thrive in freshwater. It can be found in streams as far as 100 kilometres (62 mi) inland from the ocean.[2]
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