Psettodidae
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The Psettodidae family, also known as spiny turbots, represents a small group of tropical flatfish. These fish are considered among the least specialized and most primitive of all flatfish.12
Key characteristics include:
* Spines present in their dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins.2
* The dorsal fin does not extend onto the head.2
* Eyes can be on either the right or left side of the head.2
* They possess a well-developed supplemental bone on their maxillary (upper jaw).2
Psettodidae are intermediate between more specialized flatfish and typical bony fishes. The family contains one genus, Psettodes, with three species found in the Indo-Pacific and Africa.12
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