Peruvian Freshwater Sole

Hypoclinemus mentalis

Achirid Fish from the Orinoco Basin

Tropical
Upper river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Peruvian Freshwater Sole is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 21.6 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Hypoclinemus
Maximum length: 21.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon basin (there are records throughout the basin, except upper portion of Tapajós and Xingu rivers), Orinoco basin (upper tributaries: Guaviare, Casicare, Voutuari), and throughout the Essequibo River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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