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White-margined Sole
Synaptura marginata
7.10511, 125.663
Field Notes
Description:
Dark brown body with blotches all over. The dorsal and anal fins have pale edges (hence the name). Both eyes are on the right-hand side.
They feed on bottom-dwelling small fish and invertebrates. They grow to a length of about 50cm.
Habitat:
Found singly and nocturnally, on sandy areas of lagoons and seaward reefs. During the day they are buried in the sand. Found at depths of 4 to 50m. Widespread in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.
Notes:
I had apparently (and accidentally) disturbed this flatfish, because it became agitated and stirred up the sand. Spotted it during an afternoon dive in about 7m of water. I estimate it to be 30cm long. Too bad, though, I wasn't able to get a clear shot of its eyes.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 29, 2012
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