Achirus klunzingeri

The brown sole (Achirus klunzingeri) is a sole of the genus Achirus native to the eastern Pacific from central Mexico to northernmost Peru. This demersal species growth up to 23 cm (9.1 in).[2] It is found at depths of 10–40 m on sandy and muddy grounds and may enter fresh waters in estuaries and mangroves. Its diet consists of invertebrates, small fishes, pelagic eggs and larvae.[1]

Achirus klunzingeri

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Achirus
Species:
A. klunzingeri
Binomial name
Achirus klunzingeri
(Steindachner, 1880)
Range in yellow
Synonyms
  • Solea klunzingeri Steindachner, 1880

References

  1. Munroe, T.; Nielsen, J.G. & Tyler, J. (2010). "Achirus klunzingeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183389A8104747. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183389A8104747.en. Downloaded on 28 March 2018.
  2. Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880). FishBase
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