Menezes' Sole
📖 Overview
Menezes' Sole (Apionichthys menezesi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Achiridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 71 - 73; Anal soft rays: 31 - 37; Vertebrae: 27 - 30. Juxtaposed eyes with contiguous orbits; 31-37 anal fin rays; and 27-30 vertebrae .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Menezes' Sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Menezes' Sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Menezes' Sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Napo in Ecuador, Rio Negro, Amazon basin in Brazil and Rio Caura, Orinoco basin in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Menezes' Sole |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Linguado |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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