Achirus lineatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Lined sole

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Achiridae
Synonyms	Pleuronectes lineatus, Pleuronectes nigricans, ... more
Common names	Sole américaine, Acedía rayada, Suela pintada, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Ramos, Robson T.C. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 23.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); common length : 17.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range ? - 20 m (Ref. 36453)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N -

Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern Argentina.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52 - 58; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 39 - 44

Occurs mainly in brackish or hyper-saline lagoons (Ref. 5217), on sandy-muddy bottoms of estuaries and in the littoral zone where it hides itself leaving just its eyes out. Can easily disguise itself in the environment. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and small fishes. Juveniles have a brief planktonic life, moving quickly to the benthic stage. Its growth rate is relatively slow (Ref. 35237).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5020

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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