Peppered flounder

Paralichthodes algoensis is a 50 inches long expectant flatfish, which is likely spread around the southern tip of Africa in the southwest Indian Ocean and the southeastern Atlantic Ocean. So far he has only been found in the Maputo bay in the south of Mozambique and the Mossel Bay on the coast of South Africa.

Features

Paralichthodes algoensis has 30-31 vertebrae. The eyes are greyish brown with dark spots. The beginning of the dorsal fin is located in front of the eyes. The lateral line runs in a distinct curve above the pectoral fin.

Fins formula: Dorsal 67-74, Anal 47-54, 11-13 pectoral

System

Paralichthodes algoensis was provided as the sole member of the subfamily Paralichthodinae into the family of plaice ( Pleuronectidae ). The American ichthyologist Joseph S. Nelson lifts the subfamily in the family rank, and places it in the superfamily of sole -like ( Soleoidea ).