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Trinectes fonsecensis (Günther, 1862) Spottedfin sole |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Achiridae (American soles) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on shallow muddy and sandy bottoms, near estuaries and coastal lagoons (Ref. 9067). Regularly penetrating brackish waters (Ref. 9067). Feeds on crustaceans, small fishes and occasionally, detritus (Ref. 9047). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||