Spottedfin sole (Trinectes fonsecensis)

Scientific name: Trinectes fonsecensis G?nther, 1862

Spottedfin sole (Trinectes fonsecensis)

The Spottedfin sole (Trinectes fonsecensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Achiridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Gulf of California to Ecuador.

Spottedfin sole care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Found on shallow muddy and sandy bottoms, near estuaries and coastal lagoons. Regularly penetrating brackish waters. Feeds on crustaceans, small fishes and occasionally, detritus.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Trinectes fonsecensis
Family
Achiridae (American soles)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Common length
14.0
Depth range
40 m (131 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 40 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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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