Brown sole
📖 Overview
Brown sole (Achirus klunzingeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Achiridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 14 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Brown sole is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brown sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brown sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 14 - 40 m . Tropical; 18°N - 4°S, 103°W - 77°W Central Pacific: From central Mexico to northern Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brown Sole · Klunzinger's Sole |
| 🇫🇷French | Sole Garde-bouée |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Linguado-de-Klunzinger |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Guardaboya · Lenguado · Suela Guardaboya · suela plomiza |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solea klunzingeri | Steindachner | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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