Southern lemon sole

Pelotretis flavilatus

Pleuronectid Fish from New Zealand Waters

Temperate
Southern Hemisphere
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Medium
Temperate fish

Southern lemon sole is a marine fish of Southwest Pacific. The species occupies estuaries and brackish water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 50 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Pleuronectidae
Genus: Pelotretis
Maximum length: 50 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Pacific: restricted to New Zealand (Ref. 9258 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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