Achirus klunzingeri
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]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family: | Achiridae |
| Genus: | Achirus |
| Species: | A. klunzingeri |
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| Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880) | |
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Achirus klunzingeri. |
- Munroe, T.; Nielsen, J.G. & Tyler, J. (2010). "Achirus klunzingeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183389A8104747. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183389A8104747.en. Downloaded on 28 March 2018.
- Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880). FishBase
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