Achirus zebrinus
| Achirus zebrinus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family: | Achiridae |
| Genus: | Achirus |
| Species: | A. zebrinus
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| Binomial name | |
| Achirus zebrinus H. W. Clark, 1936
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Achirus zebrinus is a species of sole in the family Achiridae.[1][3] It was described by Howard Walton Clark in 1936.[3][4] It is only known from Gulf of Tehuantepec and nearby lagoons in the Pacific coast of southern Mexico. It is a demersal species most commonly found at the depths of 21–40 m (69–131 ft). It is locally common and caught as bycatch in shrimp fisheries.[1]
Achirus zebrinus can grow to at least 18.2 cm (7.2 in) standard length.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Munroe, T.A. (2021). "Achirus zebrinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T143620640A143621134. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T143620640A143621134.en. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Synonyms of Achirus zebrinus at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2023). "Achirus zebrinus" in FishBase. October 2023 version.
- ^ McAllister, D.E., 1990. A working list of fishes of the world. Copies available from D.E. McAllister, Canadian Museum of Nature, P.O. Box 3443, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6P4, Canada. 2661 p. plus 1270 p. Index.