Achirus scutum (Günther, 1862)

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Pleuronectiformes

Family: Achiridae

Genus: Achirus

Species: Achirus scutum (Günther, 1862)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador.
  • Biology


    Inhabits coastal waters and penetrates estuaries (Ref. 9047). Feeds on small crustaceans and polychaetes (Ref. 9047).

    Habitat


    brackish