Selheim's sole (Brachirus selheimi)

Scientific name: Brachirus selheimi Macleay, 1882

The Selheim's sole (Brachirus selheimi) is a freshwater fish of the family Soleidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Oceania, endemic to Australia.

Selheim's sole care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Found in rivers and brackish water. Prefers still water and occurs both in shallow sandy areas and deeper rock pools. Feeds on fishes, crustaceans and aquatic insects.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Brachirus selheimi
Family
Soleidae (Soles)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Common length
10.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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