42 observations
Blackhand Sole
Pegusa nasuta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Soleidae ›Genus: Pegusa
About
The blackhand sole (Pegusa nasuta) is a fish species in the Soleidae family, common in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov. It was considered a subspecies of the sand sole in past, as Pegusa lascaris nasuta. Therefore, it is sometimes mistakenly mentioned for the Black Sea fauna as Pegusa lascaris. Marine subtropical demersal fish, up to 17Â cm long.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blackhand Sole is Pegusa nasuta.
- Blackhand Sole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blackhand Sole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blackhand Sole belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Blackhand Sole belongs to the order Carangiformes.
- Blackhand Sole belongs to the family Soleidae.
- Blackhand Sole belongs to the genus Pegusa.