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Achirus scutum (Günther, 1862) Network sole |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Achiridae (American soles) | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 13 - 46 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters and penetrates estuaries (Ref. 9047). Feeds on small crustaceans and polychaetes (Ref. 9047). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||