Longtail sole

Apionichthys dumerili

Its long tail closes to a single sharp point

Longtail sole is a freshwater fish found around Western Atlantic. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 13.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Achiridae
Genus: Apionichthys
Maximum length: 13.1 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Atlantic: estuarine areas of the Orinoco (Venezuela), Corantijn (Suriname), Oyapock, Amazon and Grajaú (Brazil) rivers, and from marine areas under influence of these rivers. Enters low land freshwaters - there are records from Jari River (Brazil) and Corantijn River (Suriname).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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