Achirus klunzingeri

Achirus klunzingeri
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Achirus
Species: A. klunzingeri
Binomial name
Achirus klunzingeri
(Steindachner, 1880)
Synonyms
  • Solea klunzingeri

Achirus klunzingeri, the brown sole, 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. 1 2 Munroe, T., Nielsen, J.G. & Tyler, J. (2010). Achirus klunzingeri. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183389A8104747.en
  2. Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880). FishBase
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