The Freshwater sole (Apionichthys finis) is a freshwater fish of the family Achiridae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The freshwater sole is a small sole (Achiridae) from fresh water of the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a round-oval, strongly flattened, brown body with both eyes on the right side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms of slow rivers and snaps at small worms and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Freshwater sole?
The Freshwater sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Freshwater sole live?
The Freshwater sole lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Freshwater sole get?
The Freshwater sole grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Freshwater sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Freshwater sole is harmless to humans.
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