Achirus scutum

The network sole (Achirus scutum) is a sole of the genus Achirus native to the eastern Pacific from the tip of Baja California and the southeastern Gulf of California to northern Peru. This demersal species growth up to 28 cm (11 in) (typically 13 cm).[2] It is found at depths 5–45 m in coastal lagoons and fresh water. Its diet consists of crustaceans, small fishes, polychaetes, and occasionally detritus.[1]

Achirus scutum

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Achirus
Species:
A. scutum
Binomial name
Achirus scutum
(Günther, 1862)
Synonyms
  • Solea scutum Günther, 1862

References

  1. Nielsen, J.G.; Munroe, T. & Tyler, J. (2010). "Achirus scutum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183574A8137564. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183574A8137564.en. Downloaded on 27 March 2018
  2. Achirus scutum (Günther, 1862). FishBase
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