Achirus klunzingeri

Short description: Species of fish

Achirus klunzingeri

Conservation status

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

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

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/183389/161909946. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. ↑ Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880). FishBase

Wikidata ☰ Q2277119 entry

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