Lined sole (Achirus lineatus)

Scientific name: Achirus lineatus Linnaeus, 1758

Lined sole (Achirus lineatus)

The Lined sole (Achirus lineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Achiridae that grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 22–29°C (72–84°F) and a pH of 7.5–8.2. Native range: Western Atlantic, Florida, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern Argentina.

Lined sole care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
15 cm (5.9 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
22–29°C (72–84°F)
pH
7.5–8.2
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts flakes and live foods.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-58; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 39 - 44

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Achirus lineatus
Family
Achiridae (American soles)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
23.0
Common length
17.0
Depth range
20 m (66 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range ? - 20 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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