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Paralichthyidae

Cyclope flounder

Ancylopsetta cycloidea

Six front dorsal rays wear fleshy tips

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Cyclope flounder is a marine fish found in coastal waters. One memorable detail in its record is this: Six front dorsal rays wear fleshy tips.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Paralichthyidae
Genus: Ancylopsetta
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: northern coast of South America.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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