Network sole (Achirus scutum)

Scientific name: Achirus scutum G?nther, 1862

Network sole (Achirus scutum)

The Network sole (Achirus scutum) is a brackish-water fish of the family Achiridae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Gulf of California to Ecuador.

Biology

Inhabits coastal waters and penetrates estuaries. Feeds on small crustaceans and polychaetes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Achirus scutum
Family
Achiridae (American soles)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
28.0
Common length
13.0
Depth range
13–46 m (43–151 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 13 - 46 m, usually 13 - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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