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Order PLEURONECTIFORMES

Introduction

Members of the Pleuronectiformes are usually referred to as flatfishes. Flatfishes of the Indo-Pacific regions have not been revised extensively and collections are not available from many areas. Relationships within the group have been assessed by Hensley & Ahlstrom (1984), Chapleau (1993), Cooper & Chapleau (1998) and Hoshino (2001). The classification here follows that of Nelson (1994). Nelson (2006) elevated some subfamilies to familial status and, although those changes are not a part of the classification used here, they are noted in the appropriate family introductions. Species are normally found over soft bottom environments of the continental shelf and slope, where individuals often cover themselves in sediment.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
12-Feb-2010 (import)