Slipper sole
📖 Overview
Adults are found more abundantly on shallow soft bottoms of brackish estuaries or hypersaline lagoons. They enter freshwaters at least to an elevation of 10 m. They inhabit rivers and creeks and probably feeds on aquatic insects and crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 55 - 60; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 40 - 44. Pectorals either vestigial or reduced to 1-2 rudimentary rays .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slipper sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slipper sole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slipper sole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; diadromous ; depth range 1 - 16 m . Tropical; 7°N - 29°S, 55°W - 30°W
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achirus affinis | Steindachner | 1915 | Synonym |
| Achirus austrinus | Chabanaud | 1928 | Synonym |
| Achirus paulistanus | Miranda Ribeiro | 1915 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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