Lined Sole
Achirus lineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 33.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small flatfish of estuaries and salty lagoons, it presses itself into sandy mud and vanishes, leaving only its eyes above the surface. It feeds on worms and tiny creatures and tolerates water saltier than the sea itself.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Achiridae › Achirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279493.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lined Sole live?
- The Lined Sole (Achirus lineatus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Lined Sole dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Sole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lined Sole get?
- The Lined Sole grows to about 33.1 cm.