Achirus klunzingeri

Achirus klunzingeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Carangiformes
Suborder: Pleuronectoidei
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Achirus
Species:
A. klunzingeri
Binomial name
Achirus klunzingeri
(Steindachner, 1880)
Range in yellow
Synonyms
  • Solea klunzingeri Steindachner, 1880

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b Munroe, T.A. (2021). "Achirus klunzingeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T183389A161909946. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T183389A161909946.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880). FishBase