Black flounder
Species of fish
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The black flounder (Rhombosolea retiaria), also known by the Māori language name mohoao,[2] is a species of flatfish in the family Rhombosoleidae, found around New Zealand in shallow enclosed waters and coastal freshwater lakes. Its adult length ranges from 20 to 45 cm (7.9 to 17.7 in).
| Black flounder | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Carangiformes |
| Suborder: | Pleuronectoidei |
| Family: | Rhombosoleidae |
| Genus: | Rhombosolea |
| Species: | R. retiaria |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhombosolea retiaria Hutton, 1873 | |
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| Approximate known distribution of the black flounder on a map of New Zealand | |
| Synonyms | |
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Rhombosolea (Adamasoma) retiaria adamas Whitley & Phillipps, 1939 | |
Description
Rhombosolea retiaria is known for its black back and orange spots.[2]
Habitat
Rhombosolea retiaria is the only species of flounder in New Zealand that can thrive in freshwater. It can be found in streams as far as 100 kilometres (62 mi) inland from the ocean.[2]
