Achirus declivis

Achirus declivis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Achirus
Species: A. declivis
Binomial name
Achirus declivis
Chabanaud, 1940

Achirus declivis, the plainfin sole, is a sole of the genus Achirus native to the western Atlantic. This demersal species inhabits soft bottoms near the shores or estuaries. It growth up to 18.7 cm (7.4 in).[2]

References

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  1. Buddo, D., Munroe, T. & Grijalba Bendeck, L. (2015). Achirus declivis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T16404805A16510142.en
  2. Achirus declivis Chabanaud, 1940. FishBase
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