Drab Sole
Achirus achirus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 37 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of muddy estuaries and river mouths, it buries itself in the sediment with only its eyes showing, watching the water above. It lies flat in shallow coastal water and tolerates the brackish reaches where rivers meet the sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Achiridae › Achirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279490.
FAQ
- How deep does the Drab Sole live?
- The Drab Sole (Achirus achirus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Drab Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Drab Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Drab Sole get?
- The Drab Sole grows to about 37 cm.