Naked sole
Gymnachirus melas
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Saltwater
Overview
Naked sole (Gymnachirus melas) is a marine fish of the family Achiridae (American Soles), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 22 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–73 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-73m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-73m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familie | Achiridae (American Soles) |
| Arten | Gymnachirus melas |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Naked sole get?
Naked sole can grow up to 22.0 cm long.
What family does Naked sole belong to?
Naked sole (Gymnachirus melas) belongs to the family Achiridae (American Soles) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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