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Cociella somaliensis
Cociella somaliensis is a species of demersal, marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Platycephalidae, the flatheads. It is found in the north western Indian Ocean.
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Description
Cociella somaliensis has 8 spines in the first dorsal fin with an additional very small separate spine to the front of it while the second dorsal fin has 12 soft rays, while the anal fin may have between 11 and 13 soft rays but typically has 12. The pectoral fins have 19-22 rays. In the lateral line the pored scales at the front end have spines. The types and paratypes ranged in standard length between 199 and 290 mm (7.8 and 11.4 in). The upper body is pale tan in colour, marked with a scattering of small dark spots. The first dorsal fin is dusky marked with large dark spots while the second is also marked with large dark spots but on a pale background. The paired fins are dusky while the caudal fin is marked with spots and bars.
Range & habitat
Cociella somaliensis is found in the north western Indian Ocean where it has been recorded off Somalia and off southern Oman at depths between 30 and 49 m (98 and 161 ft) and its habitat appears to be muddy or sandy seabeds.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
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Recorded sightings
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