Seripierri's Sole

Apionichthys seripierriae

Six dark stripes flank the lateral line in equal ranks

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

Seripierri's Sole is a freshwater fish recorded from freshwater habitats. A concise clue to the species is: Six dark stripes flank the lateral line in equal ranks.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Apionichthys
Maximum length: 8.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: South America: Rio Jurua, Rio Amazonas and Rio Aguarico, Amazon basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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