Flounder

Apionichthys finis

One skin sheath gathers both pelvic fins

Tropical
Upper river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Deep-bodied
Small
Tropical fish

Apionichthys finis is a species of sole in the family Achiridae. It was described by Carl H. Eigenmann in 1912, originally under the genus Soleonasus. It inhabits the Essequibo, Potaro and Amazon rivers.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Apionichthys
Maximum length: 8.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: South America: Potaro River basin in Essequibo River drainage and middle to upper Amazon basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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