Sole
Achiroides melanorhynchus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small sole that lies along the bottom in flowing water and ranges into the brackish lower courses of rivers. It feeds mainly on the benthic invertebrates it finds buried in the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Soleidae › Achiroides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279489.
FAQ
- Is the Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sole get?
- The Sole grows to about 14 cm.