Dagetichthys lakdoensis

Dagetichthys lakdoensis Stauch & Blanc, 1964 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Dagetichthys lakdoensis Stauch & Blanc, 1964 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Pleuronectiformes, Dagetichthys lakdoensis exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are flatfishes whose adults have both eyes on one side of a flattened body, living on the seabed. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Soleidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Soleidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.