Velvety sole
📖 Overview
Velvety sole (Brachirus villosus), first described by Weber, 1907 is a small fish in the family Soleidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 10.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65 - 69; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 52 - 55. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Velvety sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 4°S - 10°S known only from central-southern New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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